Kevin Lankinen News

The Canucks are officially eliminated from the playoffs and will have Lankinen tending the twine on Thursday against the Colorado Avalanche. Lankinen played well in his most recent outing, saving 32 of 35 shots (.914 SV%) in a 3-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. The 29-year-old goalie has a 2.67 GAA and .899 SV% in 48 games this season (24-15-9). The Canucks enter Thursday's contest as +186 road favorites against an Avalanche team that will be without Nathan MacKinnon (undisclosed).

The Canucks have won two straight with Thatcher Demko tending the twine, but they will likely turn to Lankinen on Friday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 29-year-old Lankinen had a forgetful night in his previous outing, allowing four goals on 11 shots (.636 SV%) in a 5-3 loss to the New York Rangers. He has a 2.59 GAA and .901 SV% in 46 games this season (24-14-8). The Canucks enter Friday's contest as +114 road underdogs against a Blue Jackets team that is 2-7-1 in their last 10 games.

The Canucks have won two straight with Thatcher Demko tending the twine, but they will likely turn to Lankinen on Friday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 29-year-old Lankinen had a forgetful night in his previous outing, allowing four goals on 11 shots (.636 SV%) in a 5-3 loss to the New York Rangers. He has a 2.59 GAA and .901 SV% in 46 games this season (24-14-8). The Canucks enter Friday's contest as +114 road underdogs against a Blue Jackets team that is 2-7-1 in their last 10 games.

With Thatcher Demko (lower-body) being activated from injured reserve earlier today, the Canucks currently have three goalies on their roster. Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet will take advantage of this and give Lankinen the night off entirely by having Artus Silovs back up Demko.

The Canucks are coming off an impressive 6-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets, where Lankinen saved 19 of 21 shots (.905 SV%), and he will return to the crease on Thursday against the St. Louis Blues. The 29-year-old Lankinen has a 2.53 GAA and .904 SV% in 44 games this season. The Canucks enter Thursday's contest as +128 road underdogs against a Blue squad outscoring their opposition 16-4 during a three-game winning streak.

The Canucks are coming off an impressive 6-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets, where Lankinen saved 19 of 21 shots (.905 SV%), and he will likely return to the crease on Thursday against the St. Louis Blues. The 29-year-old Lankinen has a 2.53 GAA and .904 SV% in 44 games this season. The Canucks enter Thursday's contest as +128 road underdogs against a Blue squad outscoring their opposition 16-4 during a three-game winning streak.

The Canucks have lost three of their last five (2-3-0) and are desperate for wins as they try to maintain their hold on a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. Lankinen was solid in his most recent outing but did not receive ample goal support, allowing two goals on 22 shots (.909 SV%) in a 3-1 loss to the Utah Hockey Club. The 29-year-old goalie has a 2.54 GAA and .904 SV% in 43 games this season (23-13-7). The Canucks enter Tuesday's contest as +143 home underdogs against a red-hot Winnipeg Jets squad with wins in five of their previous six games (5-1-0).

Lankinen allowed three goals on 26 shots (.885 SV%) in yesterday's 4-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens and will return to the crease on Wednesday in a highly contest battle between the Calgary Flames for a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. The 29-year-old Lankinen has a 2.54 GAA and .905 SV% in 41 games this season (22-12-7). The Canucks enter Wednesday's contest as +135 road underdogs against a Flames squad with points in four straight (2-0-2).

Lankinen allowed three goals on 26 shots (.885 SV%) in yesterday's 4-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens and will likely return to the crease on Wednesday in a highly contest battle between the Calgary Flames for a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. The 29-year-old Lankinen has a 2.54 GAA and .905 SV% in 41 games this season (22-12-7). The Canucks enter Wednesday's contest as +135 road underdogs against a Flames squad with points in four straight (2-0-2).

The Canucks are coming off a 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars when Lankinen allowed three goals on 18 shots (.833 SV%). The 29-year-old Lankinen will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens, looking to build on his 2.53 GAA and .905 SV% through 40 games this season (22-11-7). The Canucks enter Tuesday's contest as -141 home favorites against a Canadiens team that has lost two straight (0-1-1).

The Canucks are coming off a 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars when Lankinen allowed three goals on 18 shots (.833 SV%). The 29-year-old Lankinen will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens, looking to build on his 2.53 GAA and .905 SV% through 40 games this season (22-11-7). The Canucks enter Tuesday's contest as -141 home favorites against a Canadiens team that has lost two straight (0-1-1).

Lankinen saved 14 of 16 shots (.875 SV%) in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks and will return to the crease on Friday against the Minnesota Wild. The 29-year-old Lankinen has a 2.56 GAA and .904 SV% in 38 games this season (21-10-7). The Canucks enter Friday's contest as -123 home favorites against the Wild.

The Canucks have been outscored 11-5 in their last two games (0-2-0) and will turn to Lankinen between the pipes on Wednesday against the Anaheim Ducks. Lankinen struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 23 shots (.783 SV%) in a 6-3 loss to the Seattle Kraken. The 29-year-old Finnish netminder has a 2.57 GAA and .904 SV% in 37 games this season (20-10-7). The Canucks enter Wednesday's contest as -222 home favorites against a Ducks squad that defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 last night.

The Canucks have been outscored 11-5 in their last two games (0-2-0) and will likely turn to Lankinen between the pipes on Wednesday against the Anaheim Ducks. Lankinen struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 23 shots (.783 SV%) in a 6-3 loss to the Seattle Kraken. The 29-year-old Finnish netminder has a 2.57 GAA and .904 SV% in 37 games this season (20-10-7). The Canucks enter Wednesday's contest as -222 home favorites against a Ducks squad that defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 last night.