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Thatcher Demko Exits With Lower-Body Injury in Canucks’ Loss to Maple Leafs

The setback follows six consecutive appearances with at least three goals allowed.

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Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko looks for the puck in traffic during the first period against the Buffalo Sabres on Jan. 6, 2026, in Buffalo, N.Y.

Overview

  • Head coach Adam Foote said Demko was removed after the first period and will be re-evaluated over the next few days.
  • Demko allowed three goals on six shots before Kevin Lankinen took over and finished the 5-0 defeat.
  • Demko has already missed 14 games this season, including a November lower-body injured reserve stint, after missing 44 games in 2024–25.
  • Through 20 starts this season, Demko is 8-10-1 with a 2.90 goals-against average and a .895 save percentage.
  • The Province reported the team will presumably call up Nikita Tolopilo from AHL Abbotsford to bolster depth, with Demko’s availability for the upcoming road games uncertain.