Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Out for remainder of season
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Demko (illness) won't be in the lineup for the rest of the regular season, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports Sunday.
After missing Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to Minnesota, Demko won't play in Monday's home matchup against San Jose or Wednesday's home game versus Vegas. Kevin Lankinen and Nikita Tolopilo could split the final two games of the Canucks' season. Demko will conclude the 2024-25 campaign with a 10-8-3 record, one shutout, a 2.90 GAA and an .889 save percentage across 23 appearances.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Slated to miss Saturday's game
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Demko is expected to miss Saturday's home game against Minnesota because of an illness, per Thomas Drance of The Athletic.
Demko has a 10-8-3 record, 2.90 GAA and .889 save percentage in 23 appearances in 2024-25. His slated absence would explain why Vancouver summoned goaltender Nikita Tolopilo from AHL Abbotsford as an emergency recall. Vancouver hasn't announced who will start versus the Wild, but Tolopilo will likely serve as the understudy to Kevin Lankinen.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Wins ugly in overtime
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Demko stopped 23 of 27 shots in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime win over the Stars. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.
In one of the more unusual finishes to a game this season, the Canucks fell behind 5-2 after giving up two goals in 24 seconds late in the third period. They then bounced all the way back with three goals in the final minute, followed by a Kiefer Sherwood tally in overtime to give Demko his fourth win in his last six outings despite the poor performance. For the season, Demko is up to 10-8-3 with a 2.90 GAA and an .889 save percentage over 23 appearances. The Canucks' next game is another tough matchup in Colorado on Thursday.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Tending twine in Dallas
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Demko will patrol the road crease Tuesday versus the Stars, Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet relays.
Demko is 3-2-0 with a 2.82 GAA and an .892 save percentage since returning from a lower-body injury March 24. Vancouver is all but eliminated from postseason contention, but if Demko can stay healthy for the team's remaining five games, he could set himself up for a bounce-back season in 2025-26. The 29-year-old was dealing with a knee injury last offseason, so a full summer of training would likely go a long way for Demko, who posted an outstanding 35-14-2 record in 2023-24. As for Tuesday's opponent, Dallas has dropped back-to-back games after winning seven straight.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Cruises to win Saturday
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Demko made 30 saves in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Ducks.
The Canucks scored five times in the first period, taking most of the drama out of the result. Demko has shouldered a heavy workload since returning from a lower-body injury in late March, starting five of Vancouver's last six games and going 3-2-0 with a 2.82 GAA and .892 save percentage as the team tries to keep its rapidly fading playoff hopes alive.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Starting Saturday
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Demko will guard the home net Saturday against the Ducks, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports.
Demko is looking to bounce back from a rough outing against Seattle on Wednesday when he allowed four goals on 18 shots in a 5-0 loss. The 29-year-old netminder is 2-2-0 with an .878 save percentage in four games since returning from a month-long stint on the injured list. Anaheim sits 27th in the league with 2.69 goals per game in 2024-25.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Brutal showing in loss
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Demko allowed four goals on 18 shots in Wednesday's 5-0 loss to the Kraken. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.
This was essentially a must-win game for the Canucks, but the whole team fell flat. Demko is now 2-2-0 with 12 goals allowed over his last four outings since returning from a lower-body injury. The 29-year-old is 8-8-3 with a 2.90 GAA and an .888 save percentage over 21 starts this season. The Canucks aren't mathematically out of the playoff race yet, but they're eight points back with one game in hand after this contest. Demko could be rested once they're eliminated, as he's had a rough season between poor performance and injuries. He'll likely start one of the next two games, as the Canucks host the Ducks on Saturday and the Golden Knights on Sunday.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Expected to start Wednesday
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Demko is slated to start at home against Seattle on Wednesday, per Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com.
Demko has an 8-7-3 record, 2.84 GAA and .892 save percentage across 20 appearances in 2024-25. He stopped 24 of 27 shots (.889 save percentage) en route to a 3-1 loss to Winnipeg on Sunday. Seattle ranks 16th in the NHL in goals per game with 2.97.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Gives up three goals Sunday
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Demko stopped 24 of 27 shots in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Winnipeg.
Demko suffered a defeat for the first time since Jan. 31, when he allowed three goals on 14 shots in a loss to the Stars. The 29-year-old goaltender missed 15 straight games between Feb. 22 and March 22 due to a lower-body injury, but he's expected to remain as the Canucks' starting netminder now that he's back to full fitness. He's gone 2-1-0 with a 2.66 GAA and a .900 save percentage in his last three starts.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Between pipes against Winnipeg
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Demko will defend the road net versus the Jets on Sunday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Demko has won his last two outings, stopping 48 of 53 shots. He has posted a record of 8-6-3 with one shutout, a 2.82 GAA and an .892 save percentage across 19 appearances this season. Winnipeg ranks third in the league with 3.45 goals per game in 2024-25.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Picks up second straight win
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Demko made 26 saves in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Islanders.
The 29-year-old netminder has started two straight games since returning from a lower-body injury that had sidelined him since the 4 Nations Face-Off, and he's won them both. The Canucks sit three points back of the Blues in the race for the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference, and if Demko is healthy and back in something close to peak form, he should see a heavy workload over the final weeks of the season.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Nabs shootout win in return
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Demko stopped 22 shots in regulation and overtime and three of four shootout attempts in Monday's 4-3 win over the Devils.
Seeing his first action since Feb. 8 after recovering from a lower-body injury, Demko secured a crucial win for the Canucks as they push for a wild-card spot. The 29-year-old netminder has had a tough campaign due to injuries, but with Kevin Lankinen struggling in March (4-5-1 with a 2.91 GAA and .873 save percentage), the door is open for Demko to move into a timeshare or even reclaim the starting job if he can stay healthy.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Starting against New Jersey
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Demko will be between the road pipes against the Devils on Monday, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.
Demko was activated off injured reserve earlier Monday after missing 15 games due to a lower-body injury. The 29-year-old has been inconsistent since the start of the calendar year, going 4-5-0 with a 2.51 GAA and .900 save percentage over 11 appearances. The Devils are averaging 2.96 goals per game this season, which ranks 17th in the NHL.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Removed from IR
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Demko (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Monday.
After missing the last 15 games, Demko will return to the lineup in Monday's road game against New Jersey, and it wouldn't be surprising if he got the start. He has posted a 6-6-3 record with one shutout, a 2.87 GAA and an .891 save percentage through 17 appearances this season.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: No timetable to return
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Demko (lower body) practiced Sunday but doesn't yet have a timetable to return to game action, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.
Demko has been sidelined since early February, and while he was initially expected to serve as the backup netminder Thursday against the Blues, he ultimately remained on injured reserve. However, he's reportedly been feeling better recently, so he appears to be trending in the right direction.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Remains on IR
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Contrary to a previous report, Demko will not serve as backup to Kevin Lankinen for Thursday's game versus the Blues. Demko remains on injured reserve, per the NHL media site.
Demko was reportedly set to dress Thursday, but that is not the case. His next chance to play is Saturday versus the Rangers. He has been out since Feb. 8.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Serving as backup
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Demko (lower body) will fill the backup role against the Blues on Thursday, per NHL.com.
Demko has been out of action since Feb. 8 versus the Maple Leafs and will be back on the bench versus St. Louis. With Demko at least healthy enough for the No. 2 role, he could be ready to start against the Rangers on Saturday. Prior to getting hurt, Demko was seeing a heavy workload, but the team may have to take a more cautious approach and split the starts between Demko and Kevin Lankinen.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Will travel on upcoming road trip
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Demko (lower body) will travel with Vancouver on its upcoming six-game road trip, Farhan Lalji of TSN reports Tuesday.
Demko has been on injured reserve since Feb. 23 after suffering his lower-body injury against Toronto on Feb. 8. The Canucks' road trip starts Thursday in St. Louis and concludes in Winnipeg on March 30, but it's not yet known if Demko will be available for any of those contests. Arturs Silovs will continue to operate as the No. 2 goaltender behind Kevin Lankinen while Demko works his way back to full health.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Surfaces on IR
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Demko (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Demko is week-to-week and unavailable for at least the remaining four games of Vancouver's road trip. He has posted a 6-6-3 record with one shutout, a 2.87 GAA and an .891 save percentage in 17 appearances this season. Due to Demko's absence, Arturs Silovs was the backup behind Kevin Lankinen in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Vegas.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Deemed week-to-week
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Demko (lower body) is week-to-week and won't accompany Vancouver on the team's upcoming five-game road trip, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports Tuesday.
The Canucks will re-evaluate Demko when the team returns from the trip. He sustained the injury, which isn't to his knee, in a 2-1 win over Toronto on Feb. 8 before the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off. He has a 6-6-3 record with one shutout, a 2.87 GAA and an .891 save percentage in 17 appearances this season. Vancouver recalled Arturs Silovs from AHL Abbotsford on Tuesday under emergency conditions to occupy the backup role behind Kevin Lankinen.
