Injured Vancouver defenceman Sami Salo skated with the Canucks today ahead of Game 6 of their playoff series against the Chicago Blackhawks.

There is still no word on whether he will suit up for the game but he showed no ill effects as he took part in some light passing drills.

He did leave the skate early, however.

Salo was hit in the groin area by a deflected slapshot in Game 5 on Sunday and was taken to hospital.

Vancouver coach Alain Vigneault listed his status as day-to-day on Monday.

The Blackhawks lead the best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal 3-2.