Not Good - Vancouver Canucks' Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes Missing From Practice Today

Before the holiday break starting, both Quinn Hughes and Elias Pettersson were clearly battling some ailments, where fans hopes these few days off would do them good.

Hughes was questionable to play against the Sharks before the break, and Pettersson left the game in the third period.

Although NHL insider Elliott's Friedman gave an update today, indications the injuries to the two stars was not going to keep them out long term, after Canucks brutal defeat to the Kraken last night, they need them back desperately.

Even though it sounds like good news, that the injuries don't seem to be to threatening, when the Vancouver Canucks took the ice today for practice after blowing a 4-1 lead to the Kraken, fans got worried.

Both Pettersson's and Hughes were both missing once again.

For all those who are concerned, we are here to tell you to not be.

Even if Pettersson and Hughes are ready to return to action, it just makes sense to give them an extra days rest, especially if they did not play yesterday against the Kraken.

The Canucks only play Tuesday, so there is no purpose in taking the risk of aggravating an ailment further for practice.