The Vancouver Canucks will have their top centre, after all, when they take on the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday.
Miller is in the lineup for the Canucks after head coach Rick Tocchet said at Tuesday's morning skate that the 31-year-old would be a game-time decision.
The initial uncertainty about his status came after Miller appeared to suffer an injury during the opening faceoff of Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers. He ultimately remained in the game but didn’t take any more faceoffs.
When asked about it by Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre following the Canucks' 3-0 win, Miller quipped, "I forgot my mouthguard for one shift."
Since arriving in Vancouver ahead of the 2019-2020 season, Miller has been one of the Canucks' most consistent forwards, scoring at a point-per-game clip in all but one of his five full years with the team.
He eclipsed the century mark for the first time in 2023-24, hitting 37 goals and 66 assists to lead the Canucks to their first Pacific Division title since 2010-11.
Through five games this season, Miller has scored two goals and one assist for three points. He helped the Canucks to their first win of the season last Thursday against the Florida Panthers when he scored in overtime.
Catch the Canucks as they visit Connor Bedard and the Blackhawks on Sportsnet Pacific and Sportsnet+ at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
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