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Myers was a surprise scratch on Wednesday, with the Canucks not announcing his absence prior to warmups. The 35-year-old Myers is averaging 20:47 time-on-ice and has 21 points (4G / 17A) in 61 games this season.

Pettersson played only 4:06 time-on-ice before exiting Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames due to an upper-body injury. The 21-year-old defenseman is averaging 12:31 time-on-ice and has two points (0G / 2A) in 15 games this season.

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).

Karlsson had 13 games of NHL experience, including scoring one goal in nine games this season, but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 25-year-old Karlsson has 32 points (19G / 13A) in 28 games with the Abbotsford Canucks (AHL) this season.

Pettersson played only 4:06 time-on-ice before exiting Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames due to an upper-body injury. The 21-year-old defenseman is averaging 12:31 time-on-ice and has two points (0G / 2A) in 15 games this season.

Aman will draw into the lineup on Wednesday as the Canucks opt to get some fresh legs into their lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Nils Jonathan Lekkerimaki will sit in his place.

Lekkerimaki will be the odd-man out on Wednesday as the Canucks opt to get some fresh legs into their lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Nils Aman will draw into the lineup in his place.

Hughes has missed four straight game due to an undisclosed injury but will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames. He played the previous three games after missing nearly a month due to a lower-body injury. The 25-year-old Hughes has been having another season worthy of a Norris trophy, scoring 60 points (14G / 46A) in 50 games.

Myers was a surprise scratch on Wednesday, with the Canucks not announcing his absence prior to warmups. His spot in the lineup could potentially filled by Quinn Hughes, who is a game-time decision with his own undisclosed injury.

Hughes has missed four straight game due to an undisclosed injury but appears ready to return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames. He played the previous three games after missing nearly a month due to a lower-body injury. The 25-year-old Hughes has been having another season worthy of a Norris trophy, scoring 60 points (14G / 46A) in 50 games. That said, his inability to remain in the lineup lately causes notable concern for a Canucks team desperately trying to stay in the mix for a playoff spot.

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).

Hughes has missed four straight game due to an undisclosed injury but could return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames. He played the previous three games after missing nearly a month due to a lower-body injury. The 25-year-old Hughes has been having another season worthy of a Norris trophy, scoring 60 points (14G / 46A) in 50 games. That said, his inability to remain in the lineup lately causes notable concern for a Canucks team desperately trying to stay in the mix for a playoff spot.

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).

Hughes will miss a fourth straight game due to an undisclosed injury. He played the previous three games after missing nearly a month due to a lower-body injury. The 25-year-old Hughes has been having another season worthy of a Norris trophy, scoring 60 points (14G / 46A) in 50 games. That said, his inability to remain in the lineup lately causes notable concern for a Canucks team desperately trying to stay in the mix for a playoff spot.

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).
