Kevin Lankinen - NHL News & Rumors

Struggles against Kraken Lankinen stopped 20 of 24 shots in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Kraken. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.

Impact Lankinen has lost his last six decisions, giving up 26 goals on 130 shots (.800 save percentage) over seven outings in that span. The 30-year-old netminder is now 7-20-4 with a 3.69 GAA and an .874 save percentage over 33 appearances this season. The Canucks are the worst team in the league and eight points back of the next-closest team, so there's no reason for fantasy managers to invest in the crease in Vancouver. That's especially true for the next two games, when the Canucks host the Stars on Monday and the Hurricanes on Wednesday for a pair of tough matchups.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Eberle scores twice as Kraken defeat Canucks 5-1

Jordan Eberle scored twice and added an assist as the Seattle Kraken beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-1

16 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Back in net Saturday Lankinen was the first goalie off the ice during Saturday's pregame skate, indicating he'll draw the start in Saturday's road clash against the Kraken, per Thomas Drance of The Ath...

Impact Lankinen will return to the Canucks' crease for the first time since the Olympic break. Despite not hitting the ice in Milan while serving as the backup to Juuse Saros, he'll have the opportunity to provide a much-needed spark for Vancouver. Across 30 appearances this season, the 30-year-old netminder has a 7-19-4 record, a 3.67 GAA and an .876 save percentage. He'll face off against the Kraken, who have scored just two goals across their first two games since the Olympic break. The matchup provides Lankinen a solid chance to put the Canucks back in the win column, giving him decent fantasy value as a spot start.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Serving as backup Wednesday Lankinen will serve as the backup netminder during Wednesday's home game against Winnipeg, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports.

Impact Lankinen was initially believed to be unavailable for Wednesday's matchup while making his way back from the 2026 Winter Olympics, but he's rejoined the team and will dress as the Canucks' backup goalie. Nikita Tolopilo will serve as the starting netminder Wednesday, while Lankinen should be available moving forward.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Lankinen is not expected to suit up against the Jets on Wednesday, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports.

Impact Lankinen is still making his way back from Milan after taking part in the Winter Olympics with Finland. The Canucks recalled Nikita Tolopilo from AHL Abbotsford on Monday, though whether Tolopilo or Jiri Patera gets the nod versus Winnipeg remains to be seen. Even with the travel delays, Lankinen should be back in time to get the nod on the road versus Seattle on Saturday.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Poor showing in loss Lankinen allowed five goals on 31 shots in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Lankinen has lost his last five results, allowing a total of 22 goals on 107 shots over six games in that span. The 30-year-old has still been playing regularly, and he'll get to stay in a rhythm while representing Finland at the Olympics. In the NHL this season, he has gone 7-19-4 with a 3.67 GAA and an .876 save percentage over 32 outings. With those numbers, most fantasy managers would be best served keeping Lankinen off their rosters.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Golden Knights end 5-game skid with 5-2 victory over Canucks

Jack Eichel had a goal and an assist and the Vegas Golden Knights snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Set to face Vegas Lankinen is set to start on the road against Vegas on Wednesday, per Canucks Insider.

Impact Lankinen has gone 0-4-0 while allowing 17 goals on 76 shots (.776 save percentage) across his past five appearances. He's 7-18-4 with a 3.62 GAA and an .877 save percentage in 31 outings in 2025-26. Vegas has dropped seven of its past eight games (1-5-2) while scoring 2.75 goals per game over that stretch.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Allows six goals Lankinen stopped 14 of 20 shots in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Mammoth.

Impact Lankinen's woes continue as the Canucks' No. 1 goaltender, and he has posted a save percentage of .880 or lower in each of his past four starts. losing each outing. The Canucks have struggled badly on both ends of the ice this season, and right now, it's hard to trust Lankinen as a viable fantasy starter even in the deeper formats. He's gone 1-8-1 with a 4.03 GAA and a poor .861 save percentage over his last 12 appearances since the beginning of January.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Schmaltz has hat trick in 5-point game, Mammoth beat Canucks 6-2

Nick Schmaltz had his second hat trick of the season and added two assists for a five-point game in the Utah Mammoth’s 6-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Monday night

FEBRUARY 3 • Associated Press

First off Monday Lankinen was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports, indicating he will guard the road crease against Utah on Monday.

Impact Lankinen struggled mightily in January, going 1-7-1 while permitting 33 goals on 261 shots in 11 outings. He has a 7-17-4 record this campaign with a 3.54 GAA and an .881 save percentage through 30 appearances. Utah sits 16th in the league with 3.15 goals per game this season.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 31 • NHL.COM

Makes brief appearance Lankinen stopped the lone shot he faced in 2:11 of ice time in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Ducks.

Impact Lankinen started the second period as Nikita Tolopilo had to be cleared by the concussion spotter following some head contact late in the first. The 30-year-old Lankinen has lost his last three starts, allowing 11 goals on 55 shots in that span. With Tolopilo showing improved play recently, it's possible the Canucks' crease could become a timeshare. Neither goalie is a great option in fantasy at this time, as they're backstopping a team that has struggled to pick up wins all season.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Tolopilo makes 32 saves in Canucks' 2-0 win over Ducks, but doesn't get credit for shutout

Nikita Tolopilo made 32 saves, Drew O’Connor opened the scoring with 9:42 left and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Anaheim Ducks 2-0 on Thursday night

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Pulled early Tuesday Lankinen stopped three of six shots before he was relieved by Nikita Tolopilo in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Sharks.

Impact Lankinen was pulled 5:55 into the game with the Canucks already trailing 3-1. The 30-year-old is in line for the bulk of the starts in Vancouver for the rest of the season since Thatcher Demko (hip) is set for season-ending surgery. Lankinen's workload may be more secure, but his results will likely keep fantasy managers away. He's now 1-7-1 in January and 7-17-4 on the season with a 3.54 GAA and an .881 save percentage through 29 appearances. The Canucks' next game is Thursday at home versus the Ducks.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Celebrini's 4 points lead Sharks to 5-2 win over Canucks

Macklin Celebrini had a goal and three assists, the San Jose Sharks scored three first-period goals in a span of 4:04, and went on to beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Defending crease Tuesday Lankinen will protect the home net against San Jose on Tuesday, per Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.

Impact Lankinen has lost his last two outings while allowing eight goals on 49 shots. He has a 7-16-4 record this campaign with a 3.44 GAA and an .884 save percentage through 28 appearances. With Thatcher Demko (hip) set to undergo season-ending surgery, Lankinen should see plenty of starts for the remainder of the year. San Jose sits 18th in the league with 3.08 goals per game this season.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Takes another loss Lankinen allowed three goals on 25 shots in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Penguins.

Impact Lankinen took his fifth regulation loss in his last six outings, and it was his fifth straight game with at least three goals against. The Penguins' tallies came in a span of 11:58 during the second period, and the Canucks' comeback effort in the third fell short. Lankinen dropped to 7-16-4 with a 3.44 GAA and an .884 save percentage over 28 appearances. He hasn't been good enough and hasn't gotten enough support to regularly contend for wins. The Canucks host the Sharks on Tuesday.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Ben Kindel scores twice, leads Penguins to a 3-2 win over the Canucks

Rookie Ben Kindel scored twice in the second period to lead the Penguins to a 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday and a sweep of Pittsburgh’s four-game western Canada trip

JANUARY 26 • Associated Press

Between pipes Sunday Lankinen will patrol the home crease against Pittsburgh on Sunday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Impact Lankinen is coming off a 19-save effort in Friday's 5-4 loss to New Jersey. He has a 7-15-4 record in the 2025-26 campaign with a 3.45 GAA and an .884 save percentage through 27 outings. Pittsburgh sits ninth in the league with 3.30 goals per game this season.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes five goals in loss Lankinen stopped 19 of 24 shots in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Devils.

Impact Lankinen snapped a six-game winless stretch Wednesday versus the Capitals, but he wasn't able to get another victory in his next outing. The Devils jumped out to a 3-0 lead early in the second period and nursed the advantage to the end. Lankinen is down to 7-15-4 with a 3.46 GAA and an .884 save percentage over 27 appearances this season. The Canucks host the Penguins on Sunday.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Glass has 2 goals and an assist in Devils' 5-4 win over Canucks

Cody Glass had two goals and an assist, Lenni Hameenaho scored his first NHL goal and the New Jersey Devils beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-4 on Friday night to extend their Western C...

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

NJD@VAN: Brown scores PPG against Kevin Lankinen | New Jersey Devils Connor Brown (NJD) scores power-play goal against Kevin Lankinen (VAN) to make it 2 - 4

JANUARY 24 • NHL.COM

NJD@VAN: Hischier scores PPG against Kevin Lankinen | New Jersey Devils Nico Hischier (NJD) scores power-play goal against Kevin Lankinen (VAN) to make it 0 - 3

JANUARY 24 • NHL.COM

NJD@VAN: Glass scores goal against Kevin Lankinen | New Jersey Devils Cody Glass (NJD) scores goal against Kevin Lankinen (VAN) to make it 0 - 3

JANUARY 24 • NHL.COM

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Eberle scores twice as Kraken defeat Canucks 5-1

Golden Knights end 5-game skid with 5-2 victory over Canucks

Nick Schmaltz has hat trick in 5-point game, Mammoth beat Canucks 6-2

Tolopilo makes 32 saves in Canucks' 2-0 win over Ducks, but doesn't get credit for shutout

Celebrini's 4 points lead Sharks to 5-2 win over Canucks

Rookie Ben Kindel scores twice, leads Penguins to a 3-2 win over the Canucks

Cody Glass has 2 goals and an assist in Devils' 5-4 win over Canucks