Vancouver Canucks' J.T. Miller

12/12/2024 02:06 PM

The Vancouver Canucks will get a big boost on Thursday.

Star forward J.T. Millertold reporters he will return from a leave of absence against the visiting Florida Panthers.

Miller declined to give the reason for his absence.

Miller returned to practice on Tuesday, joining the team’s morning skate after having missed nearly a month due to personal reasons. He hasn’t suited up for in-game action since Nov. 17.

In the 10 games that Miller has missed, the Canucks have gone 5-3-2, with their two most recent losses coming at home against the Tampa Bay Lightning and St. Louis Blues.

While in the lineup, the Canucks went 9-5-3, helped along by the 31-year-old’s six goals and 10 assists this season.

Last season, the American recorded a career-high 37 goals and 103 points in 81 games and played in the All-Star Game for the first time in his career.

Last week, Miller was also named to Team USA for the 4 Nations Face-Off.

The Canucks will take the ice against the Panthers on Thursday night at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT on Thursday. Catch the action on Sportsnet Pacific or stream on Sportsnet+.