The Vancouver Canucks will have Brock Boeser back in the lineup for Tuesday's clash versus the New York Islanders, the forward confirmed.

Boeser was diagnosed with a rib cartilage fracture on Feb. 18 and was initially expected to miss eight weeks. The 23-year-old winger ultimately missed 12 games. The Canucks managed a 5-6-1 record without him while also battling through an injury to starting goalie Jacob Markstrom.

Due to their recent slide, the Canucks enter Tuesday's action one point back of a wild-card spot and three points out of third place in the Pacific Division.

Boeser posted 16 goals and 29 assists in 56 games before being sidelined.

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