Vancouver Canucks Kevin Lankinen leave of absence personal reasons road trip Thatcher Demko injury Jiří Patera recall Nikita Tolopilo defense struggles NHL goaltender stats
Dive into the latest Vancouver Canucks news as goaltender Kevin Lankinen steps away for personal reasons, leaving the team without their top goalies on a crucial four-game road trip. Explore how Thatcher Demko’s groin injury compounds the issue, and what it means for the team’s depth with recalls of Jiří Patera and Nikita Tolopilo.
We’ll break down Lankinen’s recent performance, including his 4-7-2 record and .880 save percentage, plus concerns over porous defense and inexperienced backups. Is this a disaster waiting to happen against teams like the Sharks and Kings? Get the full analysis on the Canucks’ goaltending situation in the 2025-26 NHL season.
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