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.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Tending twine in Nashville
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Demko will be between the road pipes against the Predators on Monday, per Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.
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 35 shots in a 2-1 loss to the Predators on Oct. 23.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Worst game of season so far
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Demko allowed four goals on 26 shots in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Wild. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.
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.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Gets no help in loss
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Demko stopped 23 of 24 shots in Tuesday's 2-0 loss to the Rangers. The second goal was an empty-netter.
The Canucks pushed late in the game, but they couldn't give Demko any goal support. The 29-year-old netminder has yet to allow more than three goals in any of his seven outings this season, and this was the second time he's started consecutive contests. Demko is at 4-3-0 with a 2.18 GAA and a .926 save percentage. He'll need more help to regularly earn wins, but the California native looks to be back in peak form after an injury-riddled 2024-25. The Canucks start a three-game road trip in St. Louis on Thursday.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: First goalie off Tuesday
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Demko was the first goalie to leave the ice Tuesday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports, indicating he'll tend the twine at home versus the Rangers.
Demko will make consecutive starts for only the second time this season, having split the last eight games with Kevin Lankinen. For his part, the 29-year-old Demko is sporting a 4-2-0 record, 2.36 GAA and .922 save percentage through six appearances this year. Eventually, Demko figures to take a larger share of the workload, though Vancouver figures to take a cautious approach given the netminder's injury history.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Fends off Oilers in overtime win
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Demko stopped 26 of 29 shots in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Oilers.
It wasn't the prettiest performance, especially after blowing a 3-1 lead in the third period, but Demko ultimately got the job done. He's won three of his last four starts, though he has allowed three goals in three of those games. The 29-year-old goalie is at a 4-2-0 record with a 2.36 GAA and a .922 save percentage over six outings. Demko has alternated starts with Kevin Lankinen for much of the season, but the former is getting the better results and may earn a majority of the playing time. The Canucks host the Rangers on Tuesday.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Starting against Edmonton
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Demko will start Sunday's home game against the Oilers, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports.
Demko has alternated starts with Kevin Lankinen over the past two weeks, a trend that will continue in Sunday's matchup. Demko has gone 3-2-0 with a 2.24 GAA and .927 save percentage over his first five appearances of the 2025-26 campaign. He faced the Oilers on the road Oct. 11, turning aside 34 of 36 shots in a 3-1 loss.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Beaten twice Thursday
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Demko stopped 33 of 35 shots in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Predators.
It's hard to blame Demko for the outcome of this game, as the lone two goals he conceded were a shorthanded tally and a tip-in, and his 33 saves were the second-most he's recorded in a game this campaign. Through five starts, Demko owns an excellent .927 save percentage and a 2.24 GAA. His next chance to suit up will come against the Canadiens on Saturday, but it's unclear if he'll get the nod since Vancouver has been rotating goaltenders in the last few games.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Tending twine Thursday
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Demko will guard the road crease against Nashville on Thursday, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports.
Demko and Kevin Lankinen have alternated starts for most of the first few weeks of the season, and that pattern will continue against the Predators. Over his first four starts, Demko has gone 3-1-0 with a 2.28 GAA and .922 save percentage. He'll have a favorable matchup against Nashville on Thursday, as the team has averaged just 2.43 goals to begin the year, which is the fourth-worst mark in the league.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Backstops team to victory
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Demko stopped 28 of the 31 shots he faced during Sunday's 4-3 win over the Capitals.
Demko was given a 4-0 lead, and he was able to hold off the furious Capitals comeback just short of the finish line, earning his second straight win. The 29-year-old has seen plenty of shot volume, facing at least 30 shots on goal in each of his last three games. His numbers through four starts are pretty good: 3-1-0 record, 2.03 GAA and a .922 save percentage.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Takes down Stars
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Demko stopped 28 of 31 shots in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Stars.
Demko had his worst game of the season but still came away with a win thanks to a four-goal second period by the Canucks. The 29-year-old netminder has given up just six goals on 85 shots over his three starts this season. He'll likely get a rest Friday when the Canucks visit the Blackhawks, but Demko should be back between the pipes Saturday versus the Capitals.
