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Thatcher Demko scores a goalie save against the New Jersey Devils

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Defending crease Sunday Demko will guard the road goal against New Jersey on Sunday, per Mike Morreale of NHL.com.

Impact Demko is coming off a 12-save effort in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Buffalo. He has a 5-5-0 record with a 2.83 GAA and an .898 save percentage through 11 appearances this season. New Jersey is tied for 19th in the league with 2.94 goals per game this year.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in return Demko stopped 12 of 15 shots in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Sabres.

Impact Demko missed 12 games due to a lower-body injury, and he wasn't very good against a light workload Thursday. The 30-year-old's injury history is lengthy and well-documented, and his chances of wins aren't looking good on a team that is languishing at the bottom of the standings. He's posted a 5-5-0 record with a 2.83 GAA and an .898 save percentage over 11 starts. Expect the Canucks to try to ease Demko in by having him split the workload with Kevin Lankinen for a while. A starting goalie for Sunday's game versus the Devils hasn't been announced yet.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

POSTGAME | Demko vs. Sabres | Vancouver Canucks Thatcher Demko speaks to the media following tonight's game.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • NHL.COM

Dahlin, Thompson each have goal and assist as Sabres beat Canucks 3-2

Rasmus Dahlin and Tage Thompson each had a goal and an assist, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the struggling Vancouver Canucks 3-2

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 12, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Facing Sabres Demko (lower body) will patrol the home crease versus Buffalo on Thursday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Impact Demko has missed the last missed the last 12 games. He is 5-4-0 with a 2.80 GAA and a .903 save percentage across 10 appearances. The Sabres are tied for 15th in NHL scoring, averaging 3.00 goals per game.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

PRACTICE | Thatcher Demko | Vancouver Canucks Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko speaks to the media.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • NHL.COM

Ready to go Thursday Demko told reporters he would be back in the lineup for Thursday's matchup with Buffalo, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Impact While Demko hasn't been officially activated off injured reserve, that move will likely come Wednesday or Thursday, and he hasn't been officially named as the starter, it's hard to imagine he won't get the nod for Thursday's home clash with the Sabres. While the team may ease him back into action, Demko figures to see the bulk of the workload the rest of the season.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tracking toward return Demko (lower body) could be ready to play against the Sabres on Thursday after head coach Adam Foote told reporters, "Well, [there's a] large percentage that Demko will be going Th...

Impact In order to play, Demko will need to be activated off injured reserve first, which will likely mean Nikita Tolopilo gets sent back to the minors. In 10 outings this year, the 30-year-old Demko is 5-4-0 with a 2.80 GAA and .903 save percentage. Once given the all-clear, Demko should see the bulk of the workload for the Canucks going forward.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Might return next week Demko (lower body) might be available for next Thursday's home game against Buffalo, per Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.

Impact Demko is expected to miss Vancouver's next three games before that matchup against the Sabres. He's 5-4-0 with a 2.80 GAA and a .903 save percentage in 10 appearances this season. While Demko is on injured reserve, Kevin Lankinen is likely to continue to act as the Canucks' starter while Nikita Tolopilo is the No. 2 option.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not yet traveling with team The Canucks announced Monday that Demko (lower body) hasn't yet traveled with the team, Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK reports.

Impact The Canucks were hopeful that Demko would be able to join the team at some point during a four-game road trip that concludes Tuesday in Colorado, but the goaltender continues to rehab at home. Following Tuesday's road matchup, the Canucks will play four consecutive games at home, but it's not yet clear whether Demko will be in the mix to return during that time. Kevin Lankinen should continue to serve as Vancouver's primary netminder in Demko's absence.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will make road trip Demko (lower body) will join the Canucks on their upcoming four-game road trip, Adam Kierszenblat of The Hockey News reports Monday.

Impact Demko is far from a lock to get into a game during the upcoming trip, but the fact that the team is going to bring him certainly seems to be a step in the right direction. Until Demko is given the green light, Kevin Lankinen figures to see the bulk of the workload, though a back-to-back against the Sharks and Kings on Friday and Saturday, respectively, could see Nikita Tolopilo make his season debut.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks release another terrible update on Thatcher Demko. The Canucks star goaltender is going to be out for a while.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin Discusses David Kämpf Signing and Gives Injury Updates | Vancouver Canucks Early Sunday morning, Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin spoke to the media to discuss the signing of David Kämpf and provided...

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • NHL.COM

Deemed week-to-week Demko (lower body) is week-to-week, according to Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 on Sunday.

Impact Demko remains on injured reserve and will miss his second straight game against Tampa Bay on Sunday after getting hurt in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to Winnipeg. He has posted a 5-4-0 record with a 2.80 GAA and a .903 save percentage in 10 appearances this season. Kevin Lankinen will likely see most of the starts during Demko's absence, while Jiri Patera will occupy the backup role.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • 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.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • 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.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • 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

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • 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.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • 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

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • 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

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • 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.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • 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.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Dahlin, Thompson each have goal and assist as Sabres beat Canucks 3-2

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