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Falls in OT Saturday Lankinen turned aside 32 of 35 shots in goal in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Jets.

Impact Lankinen kept the Canucks' net tidy until there were 12 seconds remaining in the second period, but ultimately fell to Josh Morrissey's game-winning tally in overtime. With the OT loss, Lankinen now holds a 7-20-5 record, a 3.73 GAA, and a .875 save percentage across 35 outings this season. The 30-year-old goalie will have a difficult task in fantasy for the remainder of the regular season while trying to navigate the post-trade deadline Canucks roster to success. His next chance to bounce back is Monday against Ottawa.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Morrissey scores OT winner in return to set Jets' points mark for defensemen in 3-2 win over Canucks

Josh Morrissey scored 1:49 into overtime to become the highest-scoring defenseman in franchise history, lifting the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-2 victory over the NHL-worst Vancouver Canu...

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

VAN@WPG: Morrissey scores goal against Kevin Lankinen | Winnipeg Jets Josh Morrissey (WPG) scores goal against Kevin Lankinen (VAN) to make it 3 - 2

MARCH 8 • NHL.COM

VAN@WPG: Vilardi scores PPG against Kevin Lankinen | Winnipeg Jets Gabriel Vilardi (WPG) scores power-play goal against Kevin Lankinen (VAN) to make it 2 - 2

MARCH 8 • NHL.COM

VAN@WPG: Scheifele scores goal against Kevin Lankinen | Winnipeg Jets Mark Scheifele (WPG) scores goal against Kevin Lankinen (VAN) to make it 1 - 1

MARCH 8 • NHL.COM

Between pipes Saturday Lankinen will tend the road twine versus the Jets on Saturday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Impact Lankinen is looking to redeem himself after giving up four goals on 22 shots Wednesday versus the Hurricanes. The 30-year-old netminder will draw this start against another struggling team, though the Jets have improved recently by going 3-0-2 with 15 goals scored over five games since the Olympic break.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled in Wednesday's loss Lankinen allowed four goals on 22 shots in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact Lankinen was pulled when the Hurricanes went ahead 4-2 on a Sebastian Aho goal in the second period. The Canucks were able to cover that damage despite not catching up, with Nikita Tolopilo ultimately responsible for the decisive goal. Lankinen's record remains at 7-20-4, and he now has a 3.75 GAA and an .873 save percentage over 34 appearances. He is winless in eight straight outings, allowing 30 goals in that span. Lankinen and Tolopilo should each get a start during the Canucks' upcoming road back-to-back with games in Chicago on Friday and Winnipeg on Saturday, but neither goalie can be trusted in fantasy.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Nikolaj Ehlers' hat trick leads Hurricanes past Canucks 6-4

Nikolaj Ehlers sealed his seventh career hat trick with an empty-net goal, and the Carolina Hurricanes held off the Vancouver Canucks for a 6-4 victory

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho Shows Off Hand-Eye Coordination On Slick Backhand Goal

MARCH 5 • YOUTUBE

Drawing start against Carolina Lankinen will start Wednesday's home game against the Hurricanes, Farhan Lalji of TSN reports.

Impact Lankinen has struggled since the start of the calendar year, going 1-10-1 with a 4.13 GAA and .857 save percentage over his last 14 appearances. He made a road start against Carolina on Nov. 14 and allowed four goals on 38 shots in an overtime loss, and the Hurricanes rank sixth in the NHL with 3.40 goals per game this year.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

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.

MARCH 1 • 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

MARCH 1 • 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.

FEBRUARY 28 • 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.

FEBRUARY 25 • 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.

FEBRUARY 23 • 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

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Morrissey scores OT winner in return to set Jets' points mark for defensemen in 3-2 win over Canucks

Nikolaj Ehlers' hat trick leads Hurricanes past Canucks 6-4

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