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Kartye and Cuylle score 2 each as Rangers down Canucks 6-2 in first game since losing Shesterkin

Ty Kartye and Will Cuylle each scored two goals as the New York Rangers beat the Vancouver Canucks 6-2

3 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

First off Sunday Lankinen is expected to defend the road net against the Rangers on Sunday, according to Thomas Drance of The Athletic.

Impact Lankinen has struggled mightily early in the 2026-27 campaign, posting a 1-4-0 record and surrendering 23 goals on 106 shots. The Rangers (4-2-0) have scored 16 goals in six outings to begin the season.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Stuck with tough-luck loss in relief Lankinen took the loss Saturday as the Canucks were downed 4-1 by the Devils, allowing one goal on three shots in relief of Leevi Merilainen.

Impact Merilainen got the start but had to leave the ice with less than six minutes left in the first period for some skate repairs, and during the brief time that Lankinen was in the crease, he gave up what proved to be the game-winning goal by Jesper Boqvist. Getting stuck with the unlikely loss sums up how Lankinen's season has gone so far -- in five appearances (four starts) he's 1-4-0 with an atrocious .783 save percentage. The 31-year-old will likely get the nod in the crease for Sunday's road game against the Rangers, but his hold on the top spot on the Vancouver depth chart appears increasingly tenuous.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chased from net again Thursday Lankinen gave up six goals on 18 shots before being replaced by Leevi Merilainen to begin the third period of Thursday's 7-3 loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact It's the second time in four starts to begin the season that Lankinen has gotten the hook, and the third time he's coughed up at least five goals. The 31-year-old netminder's dreadful 7.06 GAA and .786 save percentage can't even be blamed on the defense in front of him, as Merilainen has a 1.62 GAA and .941 save percentage in his start and two relief appearances. Lankinen's hold on the No. 1 job in the Vancouver crease may not last much longer if he can't regain some confidence quickly.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Logan Stankoven's first career hat trick helps Hurricanes beat Canucks 7-2

Logan Stankoven had a natural hat trick for his first career three-goal game, and the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes won at home in their third try this season, 7-2 over...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Defending road crease Thursday Lankinen was the first goalie off during Thursday's morning skate, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports, indicating that he'll draw the road start against Carolina.

Impact Lankinen will start for the fourth time in the Canucks' first five games of the regular season. He hasn't been particularly sharp over his first three starts, going 1-2-0 with a 6.49 GAA and .812 save percentage.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in second period Lankinen allowed three goals on 28 shots in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact All three goals against came in the second period, and the Canucks weren't able to provide an answer in the third. Lankinen has started three of Vancouver's four games so far, allowing a total of 16 goals on 85 shots while going 1-2-0. The 31-year-old netminder has been outplayed by Leevi Merilainen in this small sample of work, so it's fair to say the No. 1 job is up for grabs. The Canucks are set to head east on a six-game road trip that begins against the Hurricanes on Thursday.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Golden Knights beat the Canucks 3-2 on Gatcomb's go-ahead goal

Marc Gatcomb scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3-2

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Tending twine against Vegas Lankinen will start Sunday's home game against the Golden Knights, Canucks play-by-play announcer Brendan Batchelor reports.

Impact Lankinen hasn't looked particularly sharp early in the season, as he allowed five goals on 37 shots during an Opening Night win over the Oilers on Tuesday, and he allowed eight goals on 20 shots during a rematch against Edmonton on Thursday before getting pulled in the second period. However, he'll draw his third start in the Canucks' first four regular-season games during the second half of a back-to-back set Sunday.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Top 10 Saves of the Week | NHL.com The top ten saves of the week including a sprawling saves by Dustin Wolf and Kevin Lankinen

OCTOBER 3 • NHL.COM

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OCTOBER 3 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Chased from Thursday's loss Lankinen allowed eight goals on 20 shots before he was pulled in Thursday's 9-7 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Lankinen stole a win over the Oilers on Tuesday, but he couldn't do it again. He's now allowed 13 goals on 57 shots over two games versus Edmonton, though not all of his appearances will be against such a tough offense to face. Still, the Canucks' defense looks about as bad as expected, which means it will be a long campaign for the team's goaltenders. With a back-to-back up next -- Saturday versus the Flames and Sunday against the Golden Knights, both at home -- expect Lankinen and Leevi Merilainen to split the next two starts.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Connor McDavid has a goal and four assists as the Oilers hang on to beat the Canucks 9-7

Connor McDavid scored a goal and had four assists as the Edmonton Oilers secured a 9-7 victory over the Vancouver Canucks

OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

HIGHLIGHTS | Michaels Goal | Edmonton Oilers Owen Michaels beats Kevin Lankinen out front for his first career NHL goal to make it 2-0 for the Oilers on the Canucks in the first period...

OCTOBER 2 • NHL.COM

Expected to start Thursday Lankinen is expected to start Thursday's home game against the Oilers, Ben Kuzma of Postmedia reports.

Impact Lankinen drew the start during Tuesday's Opening Night matchup in Edmonton, and he allowed five goals on 37 shots during the overtime victory. He's slated to defend the crease once again during Thursday's home opener. Lankinen made 47 regular-season appearances last year, going 11-27-5 with a 3.70 GAA and .875 save percentage.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Escapes with win in opener Lankinen stopped 32 of 37 shots in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime win over the Oilers.

Impact The Oilers were able to put together a third-period push after Lankinen did well in the first two frames. Evan Bouchard was Lankinen's main nemesis, as the Edmonton defenseman had a hat trick and two assists in the high-scoring opener. Lankinen is penciled in as the Canucks' No. 1 goalie, but outings like this one could be pretty common, making him a risky fantasy option in virtually all matchups. The Canucks have a rematch with the Oilers in Vancouver on Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 30 • YOUTUBE

Paul Cotter scores in OT as the Canucks beat the Oilers 6-5 in the opener

Paul Cotter scored 1:59 into overtime, leading the Vancouver Canucks to a 6-5 win over the Edmonton Oilers

SEPTEMBER 30 • Associated Press

Exits ice first Lankinen was the first goalie off the ice Tuesday, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports, indicating he'll be in goal on the road against Edmonton.

Impact Lankinen went 11-27-5 with a career-worst 3.70 GAA in 47 regular-season contests last year. With Thatcher Demko (hip) once again on the shelf, the 31-year-old Lankinen will continue to serve as the No. 1 option in Vancouver while the newly acquired Leevi Merilainen serves as the backup.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Stops 25 shots in preseason win Lankinen stopped 25 of 28 shots in Saturday's 4-3 preseason win over the Kraken.

Impact Lankinen surrendered two goals during the opening eight minutes as Seattle quickly built a 2-0 advantage, but he settled down while Vancouver worked its way back into the contest. Berkly Catton beat him early in the third to put the Kraken back ahead 3-2, though Lankinen shut the door from there while Zeev Buium and Jake DeBrusk scored power-play goals to complete the comeback. The 31-year-old played all 60 minutes and finished with an .893 save percentage in this game. He posted an .875 save percentage in 47 starts in the 2025-26 regular season and is slated to open the 2026-27 season as the No. 1 option between the posts for Vancouver.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Slated starter Saturday Lankinen is expected to start at home against Seattle in Saturday's preseason game, per Canucks play-by-play announcer Brendan Batchelor.

Impact Lankinen turned aside 27 of 30 shots in a 3-1 preseason loss to Calgary on Tuesday. Thatcher Demko (hip) isn't likely to be ready for Opening Night, so Lankinen and Leevi Merilainen will probably be competing for starts at the beginning of the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Media Availability | Practice | Vancouver Canucks Ryan Johnson, Manny Malhotra, Zeev Buium, and Kevin Lankinen speak to the media following Canucks practice.

SEPTEMBER 25 • NHL.COM

Loses Tuesday's preseason game Lankinen stopped 27 of 30 shots en route to a 3-1 preseason loss to Calgary on Tuesday.

Impact Lankinen had an 11-27-5 record, 3.70 GAA and .875 save percentage in 47 regular-season appearances in 2025-26. It will be difficult for him to do much better this campaign as a member of the rebuilding Canucks. However, Lankinen could start 2026-27 as Vancouver's starting goaltender, while Thatcher Demko (hip) continues to recover from surgery.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

In goal Tuesday Lankinen will protect the road goal in Tuesday's preseason game versus the Flames, Canucks play-by-play announcer Brendan Batchelor reports.

Impact Lankinen will get his first start of the preseason. The 31-year-old netminder could be in line for No. 1 duties early in the season as Thatcher Demko (hip) continues to recover from his surgery. However, Lankinen has little fantasy appeal as the backstop for a rebuilding club.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Media Availability | Training Camp | Vancouver Canucks Brendan Gallagher, Jamie Oleksiak, Kevin Lankinen and Jake DeBrusk speak to the media following practice on Day 1 of Training Camp.

SEPTEMBER 17 • NHL.COM

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Kartye and Cuylle score 2 each as Rangers down Canucks 6-2 in first game since losing Shesterkin

Logan Stankoven's first career hat trick helps Hurricanes beat Canucks 7-2

Golden Knights beat the Canucks 3-2 on Gatcomb's go-ahead goal

Connor McDavid has a goal and four assists as the Oilers hang on to beat the Canucks 9-7

Paul Cotter scores in OT as the Canucks beat the Oilers 6-5 in the opener