Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (illness) is not expected to play on Saturday night against the Minnesota Wild. Per Thomas Drance of The Athletic, Demko is feeling sick. Demko will be forced to exit the lineup after winning back-to-back starts. This has improved his record to 10-8-3. He boasts a 2.90 goals-against average with a .889 save percentage and has produced one shutout. The Canucks have brought up Nikita Tolopilo from the minors on an emergency basis. Kevin Lankinen, who has been victorious only three times during his last 10 appearances, is set to receive the starting nod for the contest.
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (lower body) has been confirmed as the starter for Monday's matchup against the New Jersey Devils. He will make his long-awaited comeback after missing 15 games due to a lower-body injury. Inconsistency has been an issue for Demko in 2024-25, as he has posted a 6-6-3 record. The 29-year-old boasts one shutout and has allowed 2.87 goals with a .891 save percentage. The Canucks will have Demko back on Monday, but they have lost Elias Pettersson (undisclosed) and Nils Hoglander (undisclosed) up front, which complicates their life against New Jersey.
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (lower body) practiced at full capacity on Sunday. This was his first full practice session since Demko suffered a lower-body injury six weeks ago. On Thursday, it was reported that Demko would return to the lineup as Kevin Lankinen's backup against the St. Louis Blues, but he has remained sidelined. There is still no timetable for Demko's return, but he appears to be nearing his comeback. Demko has battled three separate health issues this season, which has limited him to only 17 starts. He holds a 6-6-3 record with a 2.87 goals-against average, a .891 save percentage, and one shutout.
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (lower body) will return to the lineup on Thursday against the St. Louis Blues, dressing as the backup to Kevin Lankinen. Demko has been out of action since Feb. 8 due to a lower-body injury. Now that he is once again considered game-ready, Demko could return to the net on Saturday when the Canucks take on the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Demko owns a 6-6-3 record for the season with 2.87 goals allowed. At the start of February, he posted his first shutout of the season, and Demko's save percentage stands at .891. Demko's return has a negative impact on Lankinen's fantasy stock, but he has been solid during his absence and will likely continue to see significant playing time.
Thatcher Demko To Join Team For Upcoming Road Trip
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (lower body) will accompany the team on its upcoming six-game road trip. On Tuesday, Demko participated in a full team skate for the first time since he suffered a lower-body injury on Feb. 8. Demko, who has posted a 6-3-3 record this season, seems to be nearing his return to action. "I know it's only a morning skate, but for him to get the full net is a big step for us to see where he'll be at here in two, three days," Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet said on Tuesday. Vancouver begins its trip on Thursday with a visit to St. Louis. Kevin Lankinen will remain between the sticks for Tuesday's matchup against the Winnipeg Jets, with Arturs Silovs serving as the backup.
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (lower body) was placed on the injured reserve. Demko was initially deemed week-to-week and will now be sidelined for at least the remainder of their road trip. The 29-year-old missed time earlier in the campaign due to a knee injury and now could be facing his second extended absence. Fantasy managers should expect Kevin Lankinen to see most of the starts going forward, with Arturs Silovs serving as the No. 2 option. Across 17 contests this season, Demko has posted a 6-6-3 record with a 2.87 GAA and a .891 save percentage. Lankinen is a viable target in standard formats as he has posted a strong .923 save percentage with a 1.85 GAA over his previous five outings. He is slated to get the starting nod on Wednesday evening against the Los Angeles Kings.
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (lower body) has been deemed week-to-week. The goaltender will not travel with the team on their upcoming road trip and will be reevaluated when the team returns following their contest on March 1 against the Seattle Kraken. The goaltender sustained this injury during their victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs prior to the international break. Demko has already missed time early in the season with a knee injury and could be facing another potential lengthy absence. Across 17 games, Demko has held a 6-6-3 record with a 2.87 GAA and a .891 save percentage. He has posted one shutout. While sidelined, fantasy managers should expect Kevin Lankinen to see most of the starts, with Arturs Silovs slotting in as the backup.
According to the team, Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (undisclosed) exited early during Saturday's contest against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Demko was only able to play 10 minutes in the opening frame and was replaced by Kevin Lankinen. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during the international break. Vancouver's next contest will be on February 22 against the Vegas Golden Knights. Demko stopped all six shots he faced prior to exiting. Entering Saturday, Demko has begun to turn the corner on a slow start as he posted a 3-1 record with a strong .952 percent SV and a 1.25 GAA. Overall, Demko has held a 6-6-3 record with an underwhelming .891 percent SV and a 2.87 GAA. If he were to miss time, Lankinen would become a viable streaming option in standard formats.
Thatcher Demko Expected To Return To Action Friday
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (back) is expected to be the starter for Friday's matchup against Carolina. A back problem has limited Demko to only one appearance since the turn of the year, but he returned to the lineup on Wednesday against Washington to back up Kevin Lankinen. Vancouver begins a back-to-back on Friday, so we should see both goalies in action to close out the week. Demko will look to improve a 2-3-1 record on Friday. He enters the contest with a 3.34 goals-against average and a .881 save percentage. However, this is a very tough matchup for Demko and the Canucks, as Carolina owns the fourth-best record in the league and has gone 16-5-0 on home ice.
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (back) will remain out on Wednesday versus Washington but is closing in on his return. "'Demmer' is close," Canucks head coach Tocchet said on Wednesday. "He felt good last practice, so he's really close." Demko, who has gone 2-1-3 since making his season debut on Dec. 10, will get his next opportunity to return on Friday against Carolina. Kevin Lankinen will be between the sticks against the Capitals, hoping to get back to winning ways. He's on a 1-3-2 run entering Wednesday's matchup.
Thatcher Demko Joining Team For Five-Game Road Trip
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (back) is expected to travel with the team for its five-game road trip. Demko left Thursday's game against Seattle due to back spasms and was not in the lineup when Vancouver faced Nashville on Friday night. However, it seems Demko will not be out long-term. The American netminder has put together a 2-1-3 record this season, allowing 3.34 goals with a .881 save percentage. We haven't seen the best of Demko after he missed the start of the season because of knee surgery. Kevin Lankinen, who is 15-7-4 for the season, will hold down the fort until Demko is back for the Canucks.
According to Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet650, Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (back) left Thursday's game with back spasms. Demko was involved in a collision in the opening frame but was able to remain in the game through most of the second frame. Before exiting, he stopped 11 of the 12 shots he faced against the Seattle Kraken. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status throughout the weekend. Demko was likely not going to start on the second-half of the back-to-back on Friday evening before the injury so his next start could come on Monday evening against the Montreal Canadiens depending on his health. In the meantime, Kevin Lankinen will take the starter's crease.
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko will make his third start of the season on Monday against Colorado. He faces the league's top scorer, Nathan MacKinnon, and his crew after going winless in his first couple of appearances. Demko has a 0-1-1 record with a 4.47 goals-against average and a .830 save percentage. He's had a difficult time, but the Canucks go with Demko again on Monday as Kevin Lankinen (illness) remains unavailable. Arturs Silovs will dress as the backup. This is another difficult matchup for Demko, as the Avalanche can score for fun and have averaged 3.31 goals for the campaign.
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (knee) will be back in the lineup for Friday's meeting with Columbus. He will dress as Kevin Lankinen's backup. Demko has yet to play this season due to a knee injury. It's possible he will make his first start of the campaign on Sunday versus Tampa Bay. Demko should resume his duties as Vancouver's No. 1 between the sticks, although Lankinen has put in impressive performances during his absence. The Finnish netminder enters Friday's action with a 12-3-3 record. He recently posted a new NHL record for the longest road winning streak to start a season. Lankinen picked up 10 consecutive away wins before finally being defeated 3-2 in overtime against Minnesota on Tuesday.
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (knee) is starting to get close to his season debut. Per Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre, Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin said on Tuesday that Demko's recovery has gone better than expected, and he's getting close to being a game-time decision. Kevin Lankinen will continue to start for Vancouver on Tuesday versus Boston, and we will likely see Arturs Silovs in Wednesday's game against Pittsburgh. However, Demko will jump ahead of them on the depth chart once he's cleared to play.
Thatcher Demko Progressing In Recovery From Knee Issue
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (knee) could return before the end of November. Demko has been dealing with an uncommon knee injury that dates back to the 2024 playoffs and hasn't played in any games yet this season. He has been skating at optional skates and individually before team practices as he gets himself ready to return. He will likely need a bit of a ramp up period once he returns to practice in full, but the 28-year-old's return appears to be on the horizon. Kevin Lankinen has filled in admirably for Demko, but Canucks will surely be happy to have their star goalie back. Demko should be rostered and stashed in all fantasy formats.
Thatcher Demko Unsure If He Will Be Ready For Start Of Season
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (knee) is progressing but isn't sure if he will be ready to play when the team opens the season on Oct. 9 versus Calgary. Speaking to the media on Thursday, Demko said he doesn't have a timeline for his return but is on a "great trajectory" right now. The 28-year-old has been nursing a knee issue since getting hurt in Vancouver's playoff opener in April. Arturs Silovs is set to begin the year as the Canucks' No. 1 if Demko doesn't recover in time for the season opener.
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (knee) is back skating and working on the ice this week, according to CHEK's Rick Dhaliwal. Demko is working his way back from a knee injury and was expected to miss the preseason. However, his return to the ice might signal that he could be game-ready sooner than previously expected. The American netminder enjoyed a career year in 2023-24, posting a 35-14-2 record with five shutouts and allowing 2.45 goals with a .918 save percentage. Despite the positive news regarding Demko, Dhaliwal also reported on Tuesday that the Canucks continue to pursue unrestricted free agent Kevin Lankinen as an extra option between the pipes.
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (knee) will reportedly not be ready for training camp or preseason, according to CHEK's Rick Dhaliwal and Thomas Drance of The Athletic. Demko is also considered questionable for the regular-season opener on Oct. 9 versus Calgary, but the team hopes to have him available by then. The Canucks No. 1 continues to rehab a knee injury, which limited him to only one playoff appearance last season. Arturs Silovs did a good job filling in for him. Fantasy managers should have him on their radar in case Demko remains on the shelf for the start of the season.
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (knee) is progressing but remains without a clear timeline when he will return to full health. Demko missed time near the end of the regular season last term and was limited to only one playoff outing due to a knee injury. His unclear status means Vancouver might look for a new goaltender for the start of 2024-25. Speaking during a recent appearance on Halford & Brough, Canucks insider Rick Dhaliwal noted that he wouldn't be surprised if the Canucks continue to "poke around" the goalie market. Starting the season without Demko would be a big blow for Vancouver. The 28-year-old was named a Vezina Trophy finalist for his performances in 2023-24 when he finished 35-14-2 with a 2.45 goals-against average and a .918 save percentage.
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