Demko turned aside all 23 shots he faced in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Rangers.
The 30-year-old netminder recorded his first shutout of the season in style, surviving four power-play opportunities for New York. Demko has won two of three starts since returning from a lower-body injury. He has gone 7-5-0 in 13 outings with a 2.45 GAA and a .910 save percentage this season. The fact that Demko has started three straight games since his recovery is an encouraging sign that the Canucks don't intend to go easy on him in an effort to keep him healthy.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: First off at morning skate
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Demko is set to protect the road crease Tuesday versus the Rangers, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports.
Demko turned in arguably his best performance of the season Sunday in New Jersey, turning aside 25 of 26 shots in a 2-1 win. Vancouver will have the rest advantage Tuesday, as New York is coming off a 4-1 loss to Anaheim on Monday. Demko has been excellent against the Rangers during his career, registering a 3-1-0 record, .935 save percentage and 2.01 GAA over four appearances. He made 23 of 24 saves against them earlier this season in Vancouver, but the Canucks were blanked 2-0 in that matchup.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: First win since return
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Demko stopped 25 of 26 shots on goal and tallied an assist in Sunday's 2-1 win over New Jersey.
Demko allowed just one goal in the second period en route to one of his strongest performances of the season. With the win, he now has a 6-5-0 record with a 2.67 GAA and a .903 save percentage through 12 appearances this season. His win Sunday was his first since returning to Vancouver's lineup from a lower-body injury. The 30-year-old netminder has dealt with multiple lower-body injuries over the last two seasons, as he's appeared in just 35 games since the start of last year's campaign. When he is healthy, however, Demko looks poised for a bounce-back season after posting a sub-.900 save percentage for the first time in his career a season ago. His next chance to guard the crease is Tuesday against the Rangers.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Defending crease Sunday
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Demko will guard the road goal against New Jersey on Sunday, per Mike Morreale of NHL.com.
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.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Takes loss in return
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Demko stopped 12 of 15 shots in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Sabres.
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.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Facing Sabres
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Demko (lower body) will patrol the home crease versus Buffalo on Thursday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Demko has missed the last 12 games due to his lower-body injury. 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, generating 3.00 goals per game.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Ready to go Thursday
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Demko (lower body) told reporters he would be back in the lineup for Thursday's matchup with Buffalo, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
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.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Tracking toward return
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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 Thursday, probably," per Canucks Army.
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 a .903 save percentage. Once given the all-clear, Demko should see the bulk of the workload for the Canucks going forward.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Might return next week
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Demko (lower body) might be available to play at home against Buffalo on Dec. 11, per Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 on Thursday.
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.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Not yet traveling with team
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The Canucks announced Monday that Demko (lower body) hasn't yet traveled with the team, Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK reports.
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.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Will make road trip
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Demko (lower body) will join the Canucks on their upcoming four-game road trip, Adam Kierszenblat of The Hockey News reports Monday.
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.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Deemed week-to-week
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Demko (lower body) is week-to-week, according to Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 on Sunday.
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.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Placed on injured reserve
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Demko (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports.
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.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Being evaluated
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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.
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.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Dealing with new lower-body issue
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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 Sportsnet 650 reports.
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.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Departs Tuesday's game
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Demko (undisclosed) will not finish Tuesday's game versus the Jets.
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.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Back in action Tuesday
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Demko (undisclosed) is scheduled to serve as the starting goaltender for Tuesday's home matchup against the Jets, per Ben Kuzma of Postmedia.
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.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Not available against Colorado
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Demko (undisclosed) won't be an option for Sunday's home matchup versus the Avalanche, according to Ben Kuzma of Postmedia.
Although Demko will remain sidelined Sunday, 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.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: In doubt for back-to-back
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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.
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.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Escapes Nashville with OT win
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Demko turned aside 25 shots in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Predators.
The Canucks held a 4-2 lead midway through the third period, but the home 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 a .902 save percentage.
