Thatcher Demko News

Demko will start in New Jersey on Monday.

With Demko (lower body) activated from Injured Reserve, he will make his first start between the pipes since February 8th. The 29-year-old Demko has been limited to only 17 games this season due to various injuries, posting a 2.87 GAA and .891 SV% in 17 games (6-6-3). He struggled to get up to speed after missing two months to start the season but started finding his form before his latest injury, saving 106 of the last 111 shots he faced (.955 SV%) in four games. The Canucks enter Monday's contest as +118 road underdogs against a New Jersey Devils squad amid a two-game losing skid (0-2-0).

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Demko (lower-body) returned to practice with Vancouver on Friday.

Demko has not played since February 8th due to a lower-body injury but appears to be progressing towards a return after participating at practice on Friday. The 29-year-old Demko was performing at a high level before his injury, posting a 1.21 GAA and .955 SV% in his previous five appearances (3-1-0).

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Demko is week-to-week with a lower-body injury and will not travel on Vancouver's upcoming five-game road trip.

Demko will not make Vancouver's upcoming five-game road trip after it was announced he is week-to-week with a lower-body injury. Vancouver expects to re-evaluate the goaltender when they return from Seattle next weekend. Kevin Lankinen in the meantime is expected to get the majority of the Canucks' starts going forward.

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Demko will start in San Jose on Thursday.

Demko will make his 16th start of the season when the Canucks travel to San Jose to take on the Sharks on Thursday. Demko enjoyed his best start of the season in his last outing, stopping all 25 shots he faced in a 3-0 victory over the Avalanche. The shutout should be a big boost of confidence for Demko, who has struggled to regain his form this season since returning from injury. He's a great bet to stay in the win column on Thursday as the Canucks enter action at -190 on the money line.

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Demko will start vs. Colorado on Tuesday.

The Canucks have lost two straight and will attempt to return to the win column with Demko between the pipes on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche. Demko struggled in his most recent outing, allowing three goals on 14 shots (.786 SV%) in a 5-3 loss to the Dallas Stars. The 29-year-old Demko was last season's runner-up for the Vezina trophy but has failed to match that success this season, posting a 3.26 GAA and .873 SV% in 14 games (4-6-3). The Canucks enter Tuesday's contest as +130 home underdogs against an Avalanche team outscoring their opposition 7-0 during a two-game winning streak.

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Demko is expected to start on Tuesday vs. Colorado.

The Canucks have lost two straight and will attempt to return to the win column with Demko between the pipes on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche. Demko struggled in his most recent outing, allowing three goals on 14 shots (.786 SV%) in a 5-3 loss to the Dallas Stars. The 29-year-old Demko was last season's runner-up for the Vezina trophy but has failed to match that success this season, posting a 3.26 GAA and .873 SV% in 14 games (4-6-3). The Canucks enter Tuesday's contest as +130 home underdogs against an Avalanche team outscoring their opposition 7-0 during a two-game winning streak.

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Demko will start in Dallas on Friday.

The Canucks have won three straight and will roll with Demko between the pipes on Friday against the Dallas Stars. Demko was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 31 of 32 shots (.969 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Nashville Predators. The 29-year-old netminder has a 3.27 GAA and .877 SV% in 13 appearances this season (4-5-3). The Canucks enter Friday's contest as +145 road underdogs against a Stars club that will be without Miro Heiskanen (knee) indefinitely.

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Demko will start in Nashville on Wednesday.

Demko has not played the previous two games, both Canucks' victories, but will likely return to the crease on Wednesday against the Nashville Predators. The 29-year-old Demko has struggled all season, posting a 3.47 GAA and .867 SV% in 12 appearances (3-5-3). Before this season, Demko had a 2.79 GAA and .912 SV% in 219 career games (116-81-17). The Canucks enter Wednesday's contest as +132 road underdogs against a Predators squad that defeated them 3-0 on January 3rd.

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Demko will start in Edmonton on Thursday.

The Canucks are coming off a disappointing 3-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres and will roll with Demko between the pipes on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. Demko saved 13 of 15 shots (.867 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers less than a week ago. The 29-year-old Demko has a 3.23 GAA and .873 SV% in 11 appearances this season (3-4-3). The Canucks enter Thursday's contest as +157 road underdogs against an Oilers club without Connor McDavid (suspension) for a second consecutive game.

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Demko will start vs. Buffalo on Tuesday.

Vancouver is coming off an impressive 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers, where Demko only had to save 13 of 15 shots (.867 SV%). The 29-year-old Demko will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres and look to build on his 3.24 GAA and .871 SV% through 10 appearances (3-3-3). The Canucks enter Tuesday's contest as -170 home favorites against a Sabres team that lost 6-4 to the Seattle Kraken last night.

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Demko is in the starter's crease at Vancouver's morning skate.

Vancouver is coming off an impressive 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers, where Demko only had to save 13 of 15 shots (.867 SV%). The 29-year-old Demko will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres and look to build on his 3.24 GAA and .871 SV% through 10 appearances (3-3-3). The Canucks enter Tuesday's contest as -170 home favorites against a Sabres team that lost 6-4 to the Seattle Kraken last night.

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Demko will start vs. Los Angeles on Thursday.

The Canucks suffered a disappointing 6-1 loss on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets and will hope to rebound on Thursday with Demko tending the twine against the Los Angeles Kings. The 29-year-old Demko has a 3.17 GAA and .883 SV% in eight appearances this season (2-2-3). The Canucks enter the action on Thursday as -113 home favorites against a Kings squad that has only scored five goals in their last four games (2-2-0).

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Demko is in the starter's crease at Vancouver's morning skate on Thursday.

The Canucks suffered a disappointing 6-1 loss on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets and will hope to rebound on Thursday with Demko tending the twine against the Los Angeles Kings. The 29-year-old Demko has a 3.17 GAA and .883 SV% in eight appearances this season (2-2-3). The Canucks enter the action on Thursday as -113 home favorites against a Kings squad that has only scored five goals in their last four games (2-2-0).

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Demko will start in Carolina on Friday.

Demko will make his eighth start of the season when the Canucks travel to Carolina to take on the Hurricanes on Friday. It's Demko's first appearance since exiting early due to back spasms in Vancouver's 4-3 shootout victory over the Kraken on January 2nd. The Canucks franchise netminder has struggled between injuries this season, registering a 2-1-3 record and an .881 SV% on the year. He'll need to be at his best on Friday as he faces a Hurricanes team that's fresh off a decisive 6-3 victory over the Maple Leafs on Thursday.

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