THATCHER DEMKO NEWS

Placed on injured reserve Demko (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports.

Impact Demko sustained a lower-body injury during Tuesday's game against the Jets, and the issue is expected to sideline him for approximately 2-3 weeks, per hockey insider Frank Seravalli. Kevin Lankinen will presumably serve as the Canucks' primary netminder in Demko's absence.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Canucks: What a time for Thatcher Demko to get hurt Even losing their No. 1 netminder for a couple weeks at this crucial point in the season could be devastating for Canucks' playoff hopes.

3 DAYS AGO • THEPROVINCE.COM

Being evaluated Demko (lower body) is expected to be evaluated Wednesday and Thursday before a timetable for his recovery will be determined, per Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK.

Impact Demko's current injury is a new issue that's unrelated to past injuries, including the undisclosed problem that resulted in him skipping Saturday's and Sunday's games against Columbus and Colorado, respectively. Assuming Demko misses time, Kevin Lankinen will probably get the bulk of the starts during Demko's absence, but Jiri Patera might end up getting into some games as well.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Morrissey and Hellebuyck lead Jets past Canucks 5-3 to halt 3-game slide

Josh Morrissey had a goal and two assists as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-3

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Dealing with new lower-body issue Demko left Tuesday's game with a lower-body injury that is considered unrelated to the issue that caused him to take maintenance days over the weekend, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsn...

Impact Demko's injury being a new one isn't exactly a comforting revelation for fantasy managers. Head coach Adam Foote reiterated that Demko was ready to play Tuesday, but the new injury could be a problem. For now, look for the Canucks to turn to Kevin Lankinen and Jiri Patera to handle the goaltending until Demko is healthy.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

WPG@VAN: Morrissey scores PPG against Thatcher Demko | Winnipeg Jets Josh Morrissey (WPG) scores power-play goal against Thatcher Demko (VAN) to make it 2 - 3

4 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

WPG@VAN: Niederreiter scores goal against Thatcher Demko | Winnipeg Jets Nino Niederreiter (WPG) scores goal against Thatcher Demko (VAN) to make it 2 - 3

4 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Departs Tuesday's game Demko (undisclosed) will not finish Tuesday's game versus the Jets.

Impact Demko was in his return from missing two games over the weekend due to the undisclosed issue. Jiri Patera is still with the Canucks and will likely remain with the team if Demko is forced to miss more time. Prior to his exit, Demko allowed three goals on eight shots. His status is likely to be updated ahead of the Canucks' three-game road trip, which begins in Raleigh on Friday against the Hurricanes.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Tuesday Demko (undisclosed) is scheduled to serve as the starting goaltender for Tuesday's home matchup against the Jets, per Ben Kuzma of Postmedia.

Impact Demko will return to the crease after a short-term absence due to an undisclosed injury. The 2014 second-round pick has a 5-4-0 record, 2.57 GAA and .912 save percentage over nine outings this season. The Jets have faltered lately, losing three consecutive games while netting a total of just two goals during their road trip out west. Demko is 6-7-0 with a .925 save percentage and a 2.35 GAA across 13 career appearances versus Winnipeg.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Canucks Live: UPDATE: Thatcher Demko returns | Stuttering Jets hit town | waiting for Reichel take off | Mogilny makes HOF The Canucks take on one of the best teams in the NHL tonight. Plus: Reichel's post-trade struggles and Mogilny's funny Hall of Fame video.

4 DAYS AGO • THEPROVINCE.COM

Thatcher Demko to miss Sunday start against visiting Avalanche VANCOUVER - Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko will not start Sunday’s NHL game against the visiting Colorado Avalanche.

6 DAYS AGO • THESTAR.COM

Canucks: Kevin Lankinen gets net against Avalanche, Thatcher Demko possible for Jets It's back-to-back starts for Kevin Lankinen tonight against the Avalanche. Thatcher Demko is a possibility to face the Jets on Tuesday.

6 DAYS AGO • THEPROVINCE.COM

Not available against Colorado Demko won't be an option for Sunday's home matchup versus the Avalanche, according to Ben Kuzma of Postmedia.

Impact Although Demko will remain sidelined, he will potentially be available for Tuesday's home game against the Jets, per Kuzma. Kevin Lankinen is set to start again Sunday after picking up a win over Columbus on Saturday, while Jiri Patera will be the backup against Colorado. Demko last played Monday, stopping 25 of 29 shots during a 5-4 win in Nashville.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't dress Saturday Demko (undisclosed) won't dress for Saturday's home game against Columbus, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Impact Kevin Lankinen is set to get the start, and Jiri Patera will serve as the backup goaltender. Demko isn't in the lineup for what the team has termed as preventative maintenance. The 29-year-old goaltender has an extensive injury history, and presumably, the team is hoping that being cautious with Demko will ultimately lead to him avoiding any big stretches where he's unavailable this year.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks Live: How is Thatcher Demko? | Lekkerimaki, Blueger skate | Goalie injury crisis deepens Thatcher Demko apparently woke up sore on Friday and skipped practice. Will he be available to play this weekend?

NOVEMBER 8 • THEPROVINCE.COM

In doubt for back-to-back Demko is questionable to play during the Canucks' upcoming back-to-back against Columbus and Colorado on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports...

Impact Demko's potential absence was deemed preventative maintenance, given the 2025-26 schedule. Still, it will be a concern for fantasy managers and Canucks' fans alike, especially considering the netminder's recent injury woes. With Demko's availability in doubt, the team recalled Jiri Patera from the minors.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Escapes Nashville with OT win Demko turned aside 25 shots in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Predators.

Impact The Canucks held a 4-2 lead midway through the third period, but the homer squad struck twice in less than five minutes to tie it up, one goal coming on a re-direction by Michael Bunting and the other a power-play tally through a screen by Nick Blankenburg. Demko kept his composure though, and got rewarded when Brock Boeser found the OT winner with just two seconds left in the extra frame. Demko has given up at least three goals in five of his last seven starts, going 4-3-0 during that stretch with a 2.86 GAA and .902 save percentage.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Boeser scores twice, including in OT, to lead Canucks over Predators 5-4

Brock Boeser scored twice, including the winner 4:58 into overtime, to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 5-4 victory over the Nashville Predators on Monday night

NOVEMBER 4 • Associated Press

VAN@NSH: Haula scores PPG against Thatcher Demko | Nashville Predators Erik Haula (NSH) scores power-play goal against Thatcher Demko (VAN) to make it 2 - 3

NOVEMBER 4 • NHL.COM

VAN@NSH: Bunting scores goal against Thatcher Demko | Nashville Predators Michael Bunting (NSH) scores goal against Thatcher Demko (VAN) to make it 3 - 4

NOVEMBER 4 • NHL.COM

VAN@NSH: Forsberg scores goal against Thatcher Demko | Nashville Predators Filip Forsberg (NSH) scores goal against Thatcher Demko (VAN) to make it 1 - 0

NOVEMBER 4 • NHL.COM

Tending twine in Nashville Demko will be between the road pipes against the Predators on Monday, per Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.

Impact After starting the season with victories in three of his first four appearances, Demko has dropped back-to-back games and three of his last four. The 29-year-old has a 4-4-0 record, .917 save percentage and 2.41 GAA over eight starts. Nashville has generated 2.46 goals per game in 2025-26, which ranks 30th in the NHL. Demko made 33 saves on 25 shots in a 2-1 loss to the Predators on Oct. 23.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Worst game of season so far Demko allowed four goals on 26 shots in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Wild. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.

Impact The Canucks are dealing with a plethora of injuries, including Quinn Hughes' lower-body ailment, which doesn't make life any easier on Demko. The Wild have had their own struggles, but they had the better of the Canucks in this one as Demko gave up a season-high four goals. On the year, Demko is at a 4-4-0 record with a 2.41 GAA and a .917 save percentage through eight appearances. He's mostly been sharing the crease with Kevin Lankinen, though it hasn't been a strict rotation, so it's not clear who will start in Nashville on Monday.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Saturday Demko is expected to start on the road against Minnesota on Saturday, according to Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.

Impact Demko has a 4-3-0 record, 2.17 GAA and .926 save percentage in seven outings in 2025-26. He stopped 23 of 24 shots in his last start Tuesday, but the Canucks didn't offer him any offensive support, resulting in a 2-0 loss to the Rangers. The Wild are 3-6-3 and tied for 26th in goals per game with 2.58.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

POSTGAME | Demko vs. Rangers | Vancouver Canucks Thatcher Demko speaks with the media following tonight's game against New York.

OCTOBER 29 • NHL.COM