Overview
- Demko exited after the first period against the Jets and did not return, with Kevin Lankinen taking over and stopping 20 of 21 shots in a 5–3 loss.
- Insiders reported the issue appears to be a groin injury, and Frank Seravalli said the outlook is a minor setback with a 2–3 week timeline.
- The team characterized the ailment as lower body and indicated it is unrelated to last week’s maintenance days and to Demko’s prior knee problems.
- Lankinen is set to assume starting duties with Jiri Patera backing up as Vancouver navigates a compressed stretch that begins with a road game in Carolina on Friday.
- A two to three week absence could sideline Demko for roughly 5–10 games, renewing concern given his recent injury history and the Canucks’ uneven start.