Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson is receiving increasing criticism following the team's recent loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, mainly due to his low shot volume.
Pettersson, 26, hopes this season marks a return to elite form after a challenging 2024-25 campaign. However, his start remains disappointing. Across 15 games, he has scored just three goals and collected ten points, with his last goal recorded more than a week ago.
Similar to last season, Pettersson is not shooting the puck as often as in previous years. This decline in shot attempts is fueling frustration among both fans and analysts.
"Elias Pettersson is drawing more criticism following Wednesday loss against the Chicago Blackhawks for his lack of shooting the puck."
Pettersson’s reduced offensive aggressiveness has become a significant concern, as expectations for his contributions remain high.