Lekkerimaki scored a goal in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime win over the Oilers.
Lekkerimaki won a job on the top line in training camp, which could lead to a breakout campaign. Expectations can be tempered for now -- he saw just 12:36 of ice time in the season opener, but the 22-year-old could certainly grow into a larger role. Over the previous two years, Lekkerimaki has been limited to nine points over 37 NHL games, but he's often been confined to the bottom six. Keep an eye on his production as 2026-27 progresses.
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Canucks' Jonathan Lekkerimaki: Impressing in camp
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Lekkerimaki has been impressive in training camp, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reported Friday.
Lekkerimaki is coming off a shoulder surgery that kept him limited in his offseason training up to July, but he's done well so far to make up ground in camp. He has been particularly impressive with his speed and fitness, per Drance. He has been skating alongside Marco Rossi and Liam Ohgren, a line that would be a young trio that could be exciting if head coach Manny Malhotra opts to stick to that combination. Lekkerimaki still has a long way to go to establish himself as a regular, but he's setting a good foundation heading into 2026-27.
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Canucks' Jonathan Lekkerimaki: Undergoes successful surgery
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Lekkerimaki underwent successful shoulder surgery Friday.
The Canucks announced Saturday that Lekkerimaki would require season-ending surgery, but he's expected to be ready to return in time for training camp in September, when he should have an opportunity to compete for an NHL roster spot. Over 13 appearances with Vancouver this year, the 21-year-old recorded two goals, an assist, 10 hits and five blocked shots while averaging 11:41 of ice time.
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Canucks' Jonathan Lekkerimaki: Buries two goals for Abbotsford
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Lekkerimaki scored twice in AHL Abbotsford's 5-3 win over Ontario on Monday.
Lekkerimaki has earned three goals and an assist over four games while with Abbotsford during the NHL's Olympic break. He remains productive at the AHL level with 20 points in as many games this season. The 21-year-old is knocking on the door of a full-time role with Vancouver, which he could earn down the stretch, assuming he's recalled at some point following the break.
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Canucks' Jonathan Lekkerimaki: Heading to AHL
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Lekkerimaki was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford on Wednesday.
Lekkerimaki had one goal over five games during his latest stint with Vancouver. The 21-year-old will get steady playing time in Abbotsford during the NHL's Olympic break. He'll likely be back with the big club ahead of its Feb. 25 game versus the Jets.
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Canucks' Jonathan Lekkerimaki: First goal since Opening Night
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Lekkerimaki scored a goal Saturday in a 3-2 shootout loss to Toronto.
It was Lekkerimaki's first goal since the season opener against Calgary on Oct. 9. He has two goals, one assist, 10 shots on net and eight hits through 11 NHL appearances this season. Lekkerimaki also has 10 goals and 16 points in 16 AHL outings during the 2025-26 campaign.
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Canucks' Jonathan Lekkerimaki: Dropped to minors
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Lekkerimaki was assigned to AHL Abbotsford on Sunday.
During his recent stint at the NHL level, Lekkerimaki played in four straight games while posting one assist, one shot on net, one hit and one blocked shot. He has three goals and five points in five AHL appearances this season.
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Canucks' Jonathan Lekkerimaki: Placed on injured reserve
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Lekkerimaki (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Monday, retroactive to Oct. 19.
Lekkerimaki exited Sunday's game against the Capitals due to an unspecified injury, and he'll be forced to miss at least a week after landing on injured reserve. An exact timetable for his return isn't yet clear, but Joseph LaBate was recalled by the Canucks on Monday to help provide additional forward depth in Lekkerimaki's absence.
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Canucks' Jonathan Lekkerimaki: Departs Sunday's game early
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Lekkerimaki (undisclosed) left Sunday's game against the Capitals and won't return, the Canucks announced.
Lekkerimaki, along with Filip Chytil, both won't return to Sunday's game due to injury. Lekkerimaki took a hard hit, played for a bit longer, but has since been ruled out. The 21-year-old drew into the lineup due to Brock Boeser (personal) being a late scratch, so now the Canucks are down to 10 healthy forwards for the time being.
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Canucks' Jonathan Lekkerimaki: Chips in with helper
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Lekkerimaki notched a power-play assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Ducks.
Lekkerimaki helped out on a Brock Boeser tally in the first period. The assist ended a four-game slump for Lekkerimaki, who is seeing bottom-six minutes at even strength as well as a share of power-play time as he fills in for Nils Hoglander (undisclosed). For the season, Lekkerimaki has six points, 30 shots on net, 16 hits and a minus-6 rating over 24 contests. Assuming he plays Sunday versus the Golden Knights, 2024-25 will officially count as the 20-year-old's rookie season.
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Canucks' Jonathan Lekkerimaki: Brought up from minors
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Lekkerimaki was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Tuesday.
The Canucks returned Arshdeep Bains to the minors in a corresponding move. Lekkerimaki has 19 goals and 28 points in 32 minor-league outings this season. He has two goals, one assist, 16 shots on net and six hits in 11 NHL appearances during the 2024-25 campaign.
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Canucks' Jonathan Lekkerimaki: Dropped to AHL
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Lekkerimaki was assigned to AHL Abbotsford on Sunday.
Lekkerimaki was a healthy scratch in Saturday's 3-2 win over Edmonton. He has two goals, one assist, six hits and 16 shots on net in 11 NHL appearances this season. The Canucks may recall Lekkerimaki ahead of Tuesday's home game versus Buffalo.
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Canucks' Jonathan Lekkerimaki: Recalled by Vancouver
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Lekkerimaki was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Thursday.
Lekkerimaki was sent to the minors Wednesday but will rejoin the NHL club a day later. He's made 10 appearances for the Canucks this year, logging two goals, an assist, six hits, three blocked shots, two PIM and a minus-5 rating while averaging 13:52 of ice time.
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Canucks' Jonathan Lekkerimaki: Sent down to minors
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Lekkerimaki was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford on Wednesday.
Considering the Canucks also demoted Max Sasson and Guillaume Brisebois on Wednesday, these moves are almost certainly cap-saving measures. As such, don't be surprised to see Lekkerimaki back on the NHL roster ahead of Thursday's clash with the Kings.
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Canucks' Jonathan Lekkerimaki: First career multi-point effort
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Lekkerimaki delivered a goal and an assist in Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Canadiens.
Both points came 20 seconds apart early in the second period as Lekkerimaki helped the Canucks jump out to a 3-1 lead. It was the first multi-point performance of the 20-year-old's career, coming in his sixth NHL game, and he appears to be in line for regular top-six shifts while Elias Pettersson (undisclosed) is sidelined. However, Lekkerimaki saw minimal power-play time Monday, which will limit his fantasy appeal even in the short term.
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Canucks' Jonathan Lekkerimaki: Called back from minors
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Lekkerimaki was promoted from AHL Abbotsford on Thursday.
Lekkerimaki should be back in the lineup versus the Islanders on Thursday after being briefly shifted down to the minors in a paper transaction. With Brock Boeser (upper body) still on the shelf, the 20-year-old Lekkerimaki should take on a middle-six role, though he could also be in contention for a spot on the first line with J.T. Miller.
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Canucks' Jonathan Lekkerimaki: Summoned from AHL
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Lekkerimaki was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Sunday.
Lekkerimaki has five goals and two assists in seven AHL outings this season. With Brock Boeser (upper body) out indefinitely, the 20-year-old Lekkerimaki could make his NHL debut in a top-six role versus Calgary on Tuesday.
