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Evander Kane • LW • Canucks

Evander Kane Expected to Be Fine After Skate Cut

Vancouver Canucks left wing Evander Kane (forearm) missed the end of Tuesday's loss to the Colorado Avalanche but is not expected to be out for an extended period. Kane suffered a skate cut on his forearm late in the contest. Fortunately, Canucks head coach Adam Foote mentioned postgame that the cut wasn't deep, so it's possible Kane might not have to miss any games. A few years ago, Kane was involved in a similar incident and had to sit out several months after sustaining a skate cut on his wrist. The power forward saw a three-game point streak end on Tuesday. He has notched 14 points (five goals, nine assists) in 27 games for the season, delivering 50 hits.

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Conor Garland • RW • Canucks

Conor Garland Out on Tuesday

Vancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland (upper body) won't play in Tuesday's tilt against the Colorado Avalanche, Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre reports. On Tuesday, Vancouver finishes off its run of four consecutive road games, and Garland has already left the team to return home. The 29-year-old also missed Saturday's loss to the Los Angeles Kings. Jonathan Lekkerimaki will likely make a second consecutive appearance due to Garland's absence. He should not be considered a fantasy option, as Lekkerimaki has posted one goal and zero assists in five appearances this term.

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Kevin Lankinen • G • Canucks

Kevin Lankinen Not Traveling With Canucks

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen (personal) will not travel with the team on a four-game road trip. He is currently away from the team for personal reasons. Lankinen has been Vancouver's de facto starting goaltender recently, posting a 4-7-2 record for the season. The team is currently also without the services of Thatcher Demko (lower body), meaning Nikita Tolopilo and Jiri Patera are set to share the goaltending duties for the time being. The Canucks make their first stop on the road trip Wednesday night, facing the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center.

Nov 26

Conor Garland • RW • Canucks

Conor Garland to Return on Thursday

Vancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland (undisclosed) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Thursday against the Dallas Stars, David Quadrelli of Canucks Army reports. He skipped Monday's loss to the Florida Panthers due to an unspecified health issue. Garland is Vancouver's fifth-highest scorer, with 13 points (five goals, eight assists) in 17 appearances. However, he has been quiet in recent weeks, finishing scoreless five times in seven outings. On Thursday, Garland will likely be back in the top six and on the power play. Vancouver's power play gets a good matchup against a team that has managed to kill fewer than 77 percent of its penalties.

Nov 19

Conor Garland • RW • Canucks

Conor Garland Misses Monday's Game

Vancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Florida Panthers. This isn't surprising, as Garland left Sunday's win over the Tampa Bay Lightning with an undisclosed injury. On Monday, Canucks head coach Adam Foote noted that Garland "tweaked" something during a fight with Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh. He is considered day-to-day. Garland's exit from the lineup means Vancouver will be without its third-highest scorer on Monday night. The 29-year-old has tallied 13 points (five goals, eight assists) in 17 contests. David Kampf will make his team debut on Monday in Garland's place.

Nov 17

Quinn Hughes • D • Canucks

Quinn Hughes Delivers Four Assists in Sunday's Win

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes finished Sunday's 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning with four assists. Hughes' playmaking helped Vancouver come back from a 2-0 deficit. With his third career four-assist game, Hughes tied Reed Larson for the fifth-most by an American defenseman. In his previous outing, the Canucks captain sent out three assists, so he has had a really good eye for a pass lately. Hughes has 16 assists in total to his name this season, putting him tied for 10th in the league. He has also tallied one goal through 15 appearances.

Nov 17

Conor Garland • RW • Canucks

Conor Garland Limited to Handful of Minutes Sunday

Vancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland (undisclosed) suffered a fresh injury blow in Sunday's victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. He logged only 4:21 of ice time, exiting the action with an undisclosed injury after seven shifts. A couple of weeks back, Garland sat out three games with another undisclosed injury. When healthy, he has been one of Vancouver's best players, registering five goals and 13 points in 17 contests. Newly signed David Kampf might get an opportunity to play if Garland misses time, while Arshdeep Bains is another option. The Canucks will complete a back-to-back on Monday against the Florida Panthers.

Nov 17

Thatcher Demko • G • Canucks

Thatcher Demko Considered Week-to-Week

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (lower body) is considered week-to-week. After he suffered a lower-body injury, Demko landed on Injured Reserve on Friday and will miss a second consecutive contest on Sunday versus the Tampa Bay Lightning. Unfortunately, Demko can't seem to avoid injuries and has played in only 10 games this season, posting a 5-4-0 record. He has a 2.80 goals-against average and a .903 save percentage. Kevin Lankinen, who carries a 3-5-2 record, will have a heavy workload during the upcoming weeks, with Jiri Patera suiting up as the backup.

Nov 16

Filip Hronek • D • Canucks

Filip Hronek Good to Go Sunday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek (concussion) will play on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports. The Czech rearguard was pulled by a concussion spotter on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes, but he has been cleared to play against the Lightning. This season, Hronek has skated in all 19 games, producing nine assists. He hasn't yet found the back of the net despite sending 21 attempts on goal. In Sunday's game, Hronek will hope to avoid his second three-game pointless streak of the season.

Nov 16

Quinn Hughes • D • Canucks

Quinn Hughes Back in Action Sunday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (upper body) will return to the lineup for Sunday's meeting with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports. Hughes missed Friday's matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes due to an upper-body injury. The Canucks captain had three assists in his last outing and has logged at least one helper in each of his previous four appearances. In total, Hughes has posted a team-high 12 assists, adding one goal in 14 contests. On Sunday, we should see Hughes take on his normal workload on the first defensive pairing and the top power-play unit.

Nov 16

Filip Hronek • D • Canucks

Filip Hronek Pulled by Concussion Spotter Friday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek was removed from Friday's loss to the Carolina Hurricanes by a concussion spotter. Late in the third period, Hronek took an elbow to the head from Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov. Hronek finished a 4-3 overtime loss with four blocks and three hits in 24:33 of ice time. Across the season, the Czech blue-liner has racked up 29 blocks and 39 hits in 19 games. Offensively, he has contributed nine assists. The Canucks were already without Quinn Hughes (undisclosed) on Friday night, which could mean they may be missing their entire first defensive pairing for Sunday's matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Players like Marcus Pettersson and Tom Willander would then have additional fantasy value.

Nov 15

Quinn Hughes • D • Canucks

Quinn Hughes a Game-Time Decision Friday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (undisclosed) is considered a game-time decision for Friday's contest against the Carolina Hurricanes. After missing practice on Thursday, Hughes returned to the ice on Friday morning, but it remains uncertain whether he is healthy enough to play against Carolina. Having collected 13 points (one goal, 12 assists) in 14 games, Hughes is currently ranked 11th among all defensemen in scoring. He finished Tuesday's loss against the Winnipeg Jets with three assists and has recorded at least one helper in each of his past four appearances. If Hughes can't play on Friday night, Pierre-Olivier Joseph and Victor Mancini are the options to replace him in the lineup.

Nov 14

Thatcher Demko • G • Canucks

Thatcher Demko Suffers Lower-Body Injury Tuesday

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (lower body) was limited to only one period of play in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. Demko has been banged up lately and missed a couple of games last weekend. On Tuesday, he reportedly suffered a lower-body injury unrelated to his previous issue. Against the Jets, Demko allowed three goals on eight shots before his exit. After he missed most of last season with a knee injury, it's unfortunate to see Demko dealing with health issues again. He has a 5-4-0 record this season with a 2.80 goals-against average and a .903 save percentage. Kevin Lankinen is set to carry a heavy workload if Demko misses further time.

Nov 12

Thatcher Demko • G • Canucks

Thatcher Demko Returns to Canucks Crease Tuesday

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (undisclosed) has been named the starter for Tuesday's contest against the Winnipeg Jets. Demko was kept out of Vancouver's back-to-back set over the weekend for "preventative maintenance." The American netminder made his last appearance on Nov. 3, improving his record to 5-4-0 with a 5-4 overtime victory against the Nashville Predators. Despite allowing four goals in back-to-back starts, Demko's goals-against average for the season stands at 2.57, while he has registered a .912 save percentage. On Tuesday, Demko takes on a Jets team that has lost three consecutive road games, scoring just two goals during that stretch.

Nov 11

Thatcher Demko • G • Canucks

Thatcher Demko Questionable to Play This Weekend

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (undisclosed) may be absent for this weekend's back-to-back against the Columbus Blue Jackets and Colorado Avalanche. According to Canucks head coach Adam Foote, Demko might miss the action "because of preventative maintenance." The American netminder has faced several health issues in recent years, and it's understandable that the Canucks want to manage his workload. This season, things have gone well for Demko, as he sits on a 5-4-0 record and has a 2.57 goals-against average with a .911 save percentage. If Demko has to take some time off, Kevin Lankinen and Jiri Patera will share the Canucks crease.

Nov 7

Conor Garland • RW • Canucks

Conor Garland Returns Against Blackhawks

Vancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland (undisclosed) will hop back into the lineup on Wednesday versus the Chicago Blackhawks. An undisclosed injury has kept Garland out for three games. Despite his recent absence, Garland has kept hold of the top spot on Vancouver's scoring charts, boasting 11 points (three goals, eight assists) through 11 outings. He will join the top line and first power-play unit for Wednesday's action. Kiefer Sherwood will be bumped to the third line, while Mackenzie MacEachern is likely to be a healthy scratch for the contest. Garland has finished on the score sheet in five consecutive outings against the Blackhawks.

Nov 5

Brock Boeser • RW • Canucks

Brock Boeser Notches Three Points in Overtime Victory

Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser was the main man in Monday's matchup against the Nashville Predators, finishing a 5-4 overtime victory with two goals and one assist. After he recorded two points during regulation, Boeser scored the second-latest overtime winner in franchise history, just two seconds before the end of the extra period. This has been a strange season for Boeser. The American forward began the campaign with three points in four appearances, but he's registered points on only two occasions since. However, both of those outings have been standout performances where he tallied three points. Nine points (six goals, three assists) in 11 outings puts Boeser tied for third in scoring on the Canucks team. Next up, he will have a four-game homestand to build some consistency.

Nov 4

Quinn Hughes • D • Canucks

Quinn Hughes Available Monday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (lower body) will rejoin the lineup on Monday night against the Nashville Predators. The Canucks welcomed their captain back at practice on Sunday, and he is now also ready to return to game action. Hughes has missed four games with a lower-body issue. In his previous outing, Hughes had two assists against the Montreal Canadiens, bringing his points total for the season to seven (one goal, six assists) in nine games. Hughes averages a league-high 26:37 of ice time and will likely be heavily involved in Monday's game, even if it's his first one back from injury. Pierre-Olivier Joseph is expected to make way for Hughes in the lineup.

Nov 3

Quinn Hughes • D • Canucks

Quinn Hughes Returns to Practice Sunday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (lower body) was back at practice on Sunday. The Canucks captain has been out for four games due to a lower-body injury, but he seems to be closing in on a return to the lineup. His next opportunity to rejoin the action will be on Monday night against the Nashville Predators. Hughes boasts seven points (one goal, six assists) through nine appearances this season. Despite missing time, he remains Vancouver's fourth-highest scorer. Hughes' return to the lineup would be a major boost for the Canucks, who have lost a lot of scoring punch due to injuries.

Nov 2

Brock Boeser • RW • Canucks

Brock Boeser Exits Win Early

Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (undisclosed) was forced to leave Thursday's 4-3 shootout win over the St. Louis Blues after his first shift. He was hit by a hard shot from Canucks defenseman Elias Pettersson. This season, Boeser has already missed some games due to personal reasons, making 10 appearances. He has logged four goals and two assists. While it was concerning to see Boeser leave the ice on Thursday, Canucks head coach Adam Foote said after the win that the American forward "should be back next game." Vancouver will return to action on Saturday against the Minnesota Wild.

Oct 31

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