Demko’s Shutout Leads Canucks to 3-0 Victory Over Avalanche

Thatcher Demko’s stellar 25-save performance and Jake DeBrusk’s contributions propelled Vancouver into a tie for the Western Conference wild card.

Thatcher Demko recorded his ninth career shutout with 25 saves, securing the Canucks' 3-0 win over the Colorado Avalanche.
Jake DeBrusk scored his team-leading 19th goal and added an assist, while Brock Boeser and Drew O’Connor also found the net for Vancouver.
The Canucks, now tied with Calgary for the second Western Conference wild card spot, have earned points in five of their last six games (4-1-1).
The game saw heightened physicality in the third period, culminating in 26 penalty minutes, including a game misconduct for Colorado’s Miles Wood after a groin jab on Linus Karlsson.
Key saves by Demko, including a critical toe stop on Artturi Lehkonen, preserved Vancouver’s lead and momentum in the second period.