After playing 48 games in the 2006–07 NHL season, Kesler suffered a torn "acetabular labrum" and missed the remainder of the regular season, finishing the season with 16 points. Kesler returned to the Canucks lineup for the first game of their quarterfinal playoff series against the Dallas Stars. While blocking a shot in the fourth overtime of the game, Kesler was re-injured, suffering a displaced index finger. Despite finishing the game, Kesler was forced to undergo surgery to repair the damage and missed the remainder of the playoffs. In the off-season, the Canucks re-signed Kesler to a three-year, $5.25 million contract extension on May 24, 2007. In comparison to his previous contract, facilitated by the Flyers' offer sheet, the deal represented a $150,000 pay cut in terms of average annual salary.