Overview
- Head coach Adam Foote said Demko will probably start Thursday versus Buffalo, offering the clearest return signal since the November 11 injury.
- Kevin Lankinen was pulled after allowing three goals on 13 shots against Detroit, and Nikita Tolopilo stopped all six shots in relief to finish the game.
- Foote explained the goalie change as an attempt to spark the team and described Lankinen as a good professional despite an off night.
- Demko has missed 12 games since leaving the November 11 matchup, during which Vancouver has won three, underscoring the impact of his absence.
- The team practices Tuesday and Wednesday, with Foote expecting more clarity on Pettersson’s timeline after those sessions.