Overview
- Demko exited after the first period against the Jets and did not return, with head coach Adam Foote describing the issue as lower body and pending further evaluation.
- Insider Frank Seravalli reported an initial two to three week timeline that is unrelated to Demko’s prior knee problems or last week’s maintenance days.
- Multiple reports point to a groin injury sustained on a cross-crease save, though the team has not specified the exact diagnosis.
- Kevin Lankinen replaced Demko versus Winnipeg and is set to handle starts in the short term, with Jiri Patera up to serve as backup.
- A two to three week absence would sideline Demko for roughly five to ten games during a compressed portion of the Canucks’ schedule.