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Canucks Goalie Demko Out 2-3 Weeks with Minor Injury
13 Nov
Summary
- Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko injured, out 2-3 weeks
- Injury considered minor, unrelated to previous knee issues
- Backup Kevin Lankinen to start most games during Demko's absence
On November 13, 2025, the Vancouver Canucks received concerning news about their starting goaltender Thatcher Demko. According to reports, Demko is expected to be sidelined for 2-3 weeks due to a minor injury he sustained during the team's game against the Winnipeg Jets on November 11.
The good news is that the injury is considered unrelated to the knee issues that have caused Demko to miss significant time in recent years. The 29-year-old goaltender had posted a .903 save percentage and a 2.80 goals-against average in 10 appearances so far this season before the latest setback.
With Demko out, the Canucks will turn to Kevin Lankinen to handle the majority of the goaltending duties over the next few weeks. The team has two sets of back-to-back contests scheduled during Demko's recovery period, so Lankinen's workload is expected to be heavy. Fans will be hoping the backup can step up and keep the Canucks competitive until their starting netminder returns to the crease.
