The 21-year-old forward has missed the past 11 games, and 13 games this season, because of an adductor strain. He took part in a full Canucks practice Monday at Rogers Arena, said he pushed himself and that he was feeling good afterwards.

Now we wait and see. Boeser, who skated six days last week with the team on the road, wasn't ready to declare himself good to go for Tuesday against the LA Kings; he'll take morning skate tomorrow and see how he feels before making a decision with Vancouver's medical staff.

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Boeser has four goals and seven assists in 13 games this season, and 37 goals and 34 points in 84 career NHL games. His production is sorely missed by the Canucks, who have scored more than three goals in a game just twice during Boeser's 11-game absence.

It's been a frustrating start to the season for Boeser, but having ruled out a sports hernia and avoided surgery is a huge relief. Coach Travis Green echoed those thoughts and although he focuses on who is in his line-up, not who isn't, Greener is as excited as anyone for Boeser to return.

"He's a big part of our offence, we've missed him and hopefully we get him back sooner rather than later. It could be tomorrow, it could be Thursday."