Demko (knee) joined the Canucks for their trip to Nashville for Games 3 and 4 despite being labeled week-to-week, Dan Murphy of Sportsnet reports Thursday.
Given Demko's week-to-week timeline, his presence on the trip is likely more about being around the team and perhaps helping Casey DeSmith in an off-ice capacity than him potentially returning to action soon. Another update on Demko will likely surface once he's upgraded to day-to-day.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Considered week-to-week
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Demko (undisclosed) is regarded as week-to-week, coach Rick Tocchet told Thomas Drance of The Athletic on Wednesday.
Demko was a key part of the Canucks' regular-season success, posting a 35-14-2 record, 2.45 GAA and .918 save percentage in 51 contests. He also stopped 20 of 22 shots en route to a 4-2 victory over the Predators in Game 1 on Sunday. The Canucks will likely lean on Casey DeSmith during Demko's absence.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Out Tuesday, considered day-to-day
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Demko is considered day-to-day with an undisclosed injury and won't play in Tuesday's Game 2 versus the Predators, Canucks rinkside reporter Kate Pettersen reports.
Demko was solid in Sunday's Game 1, stopping 20 of 22 shots en route to a 4-2 win over Nashville. The good news is Demko's undisclosed injury isn't related to the knee issue that kept him out from March 13-April 13. The bad news is the Canucks will be without their No. 1 netminder for at least one playoff contest and potentially more. Casey DeSmith will take over for Vancouver between the pipes until Demko is ready to return.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Earns Game 1 win
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Demko stopped 20 of 22 shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Predators in Game 1.
Demko allowed four goals on 65 shots over two games to close the regular season following his return from a knee injury. The 28-year-old was facing a deficit for a large portion of Sunday's game, but the Canucks turned things around in the third period to get the win. He won a career-high 35 games with a 2.45 GAA and a .918 save percentage over 51 regular-season outings, so he's going to be tough for the Predators to solve over a full series.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: First off ahead of Game 1
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Demko was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, according to Thomas Drance of The Athletic, indicating will he patrol the home crease Sunday in Game 1 against Nashville.
Demko posted a 35-14-2 record with a 2.45 GAA and a .918 save percentage in 51 games during the regular season. He also went 1-1-0 with a .938 save percentage in two outings after returning to the lineup last Thursday from a knee injury. Demko stopped 43 of 47 shots en route to a mark of 2-0-0 versus the Predators in 2023-24. Nashville placed 10th in the league with 3.24 goals per contest during the regular season.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Takes loss as regular season closes
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Demko set aside 22 of 25 shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Jets.
This was the final tune-up for Demko before the Canucks face the Predators in the 2024 Western Conference quarterfinals. A knee injury cost Demko a month's worth of games before he returned Tuesday, when he led the Canucks to a 4-1 win over the Flames, but he's held up fine physically since rejoining the team. Demko finished the regular season with a 35-14-2 record, 2.45 GAA and .918 save percentage, which marked career-best totals, plus he had five shutouts in his breakout campaign.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Facing Jets
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Demko will be between the visiting pipes versus Winnipeg on Thursday, John Lu of TSN reports.
Demko was sensational Tuesday in a 4-1 win over Calgary -- he stopped 39 shots and looked playoff ready. Demko is 35-13-2 with a 2.44 GAA and a .918 save percentage in 50 contests this season. He will face the Jets, who will be resting all their top regulars, including Josh Morrissey and Kyle Connor.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Kept busy in return
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Demko stopped 39 of 40 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Flames.
Demko returned from a 14-game absence due to a knee injury, and the Flames kept the pressure up throughout the contest. The 28-year-old was up to the challenge, allowing just a Brayden Pachal tally in the third period. Getting Demko back is a huge boost for a Canucks team that has the depth to be a contender in the playoffs. He's at 35-13-2 with a 2.44 GAA and a .918 save percentage over 50 appearances. It's unclear at this time if Demko will get the start Thursday versus the Jets in a tilt that may have implications for home-ice scenarios later in the postseason.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Returns to crease Tuesday
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Demko (knee) will be activated from long-term injured reserve ahead of his home start against Calgary on Tuesday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Demko will return from a 14-game absence because of a knee injury. He has a 34-13-2 record this season with five shutouts, a 2.47 GAA and a .917 save percentage through 49 games played. Calgary is tied for 17th in the league this campaign with 3.09 goals per contest.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Recovery progressing
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Demko's (knee) workload is increasing daily, and he could return to action as soon as Saturday versus Edmonton, Farhan Lalji of TSN reports.
Demko will miss a 13th straight game Wednesday against Arizona, but it's looking increasingly likely that he'll participate in a regular-season contest or two before the playoffs get underway. He's gone 34-13-2 while posting a 2.47 GAA and a .917 save percentage through 49 appearances this campaign.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: On long-term injured reserve
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Demko (knee) was moved to long-term injured reserve Wednesday, retroactive to March 9.
Demko will be eligible to return for a road game against LA on April 6 at the earliest. He has a 34-13-2 record, 2.47 GAA and .917 save percentage in 49 outings this season. Casey DeSmith is likely to continue to get the bulk of Vancouver's starts during Demko's absence while Arturs Silovs will primarily serve as the backup.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Facing 2-3 week absence
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Demko (undisclosed) is expected to miss 2-3 weeks, Farhan Lalji of TSN reports Monday.
Demko figures to be out of the lineup for at least the Canucks' next six contests, though it could certainly be longer. With the netminder on the shelf, Casey DeSmith figures to see a heavy workload while the team will need to promote a goalie from AHL Abbotsford. Demko has already set a new career high with 34 wins, including five shutouts, in 49 appearances but may not be able to reach 40 as a result of this absence.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Set to miss time
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Demko (undisclosed) is expected to miss some games, Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK television reports Monday.
The severity of Demko's injury hasn't been disclosed by the team yet, but at a minimum, it seems he won't be an option against Colorado on Wednesday or Washington on Saturday. The 28-year-old netminder was riding a three-game winning streak prior to getting hurt, including stopping all 12 shots before he was pulled from Saturday's game against Winnipeg. With Demko on the shelf, Casey DeSmith figures to get some extra looks between the pipes.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Exits Saturday's game
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Demko (undisclosed) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Jets.
Demko left midway through the second period after stopping all 12 shots sent his way over the first 26:40 of the game. The Canucks did not provide a reason for his exit, but it's not a good sign that it wasn't labeled as precautionary. They don't play again until Wednesday versus the Avalanche and have just two games in the next seven days, so fantasy managers may want to turn to other goalies until more is known about Demko's status.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Set to start Saturday
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Demko is expected to start at home against Winnipeg on Saturday, per Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.
Demko has won his past two contests while saving 50 of 52 shots (.962 save percentage). He's 33-13-2 with a 2.49 GAA and a .916 save percentage in 48 outings in 2023-24. The Jets, who rank 19-9-3 on the road, figure to be a challenging adversary.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Keeps Golden Knights in check
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Demko stopped 27 of 28 shots in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Golden Knights.
The Canucks opened up a 2-0 lead in the first period, and that was all Demko needed to get the win. It was the first time he's won consecutive games since he recorded three straight victories from Feb. 11-15. The 28-year-old hasn't been very consistent lately, but he's still one of the top goalies in the NHL. Demko is at 33-13-2 with a 2.49 GAA and a .916 save percentage over 48 outings. The Canucks return home to face the Jets in a big Saturday showdown.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Slated to start Thursday
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Demko is expected to tend the twine on the road against Vegas on Thursday, Dan Murphy of Sportsnet reports.
Demko had a tough run to end February, going 1-3-1 with a 3.41 GAA in his final five games of the month, but he bounced back with a 23-save victory over the Kings on Tuesday to kick off March. The netminder is tied with Alexandar Georgiev for the NHL wins lead (32), which should earn Demko a Vezina Trophy nomination even if Connor Hellebuyck is still considered the favorite.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Wins in overtime
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Demko stopped 23 of 24 shots in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Kings.
Demko gave up five goals on 20 shots in his last outing, a loss against the Kings. The 28-year-old showed clear improvement, making some key saves in a much closer game that ultimately went in the Canucks' favor. Demko has won just two of his last seven outings, but he's still got a good 32-13-2 record with a 2.52 GAA and a .915 save percentage over 47 appearances. The Canucks' next game is Thursday in Vegas.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Starting in LA
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Demko will guard the road goal versus the Kings on Tuesday, Harman Dayal of The Athletic reports.
Demko struggled mightily in his last start Thursday versus LA, surrendering five goals on only 20 shots en route to an ugly 5-1 home defeat. The 28-year-old goaltender will try to shake off that poor performance and return to the win column in a road rematch with the same Kings squad Tuesday.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Not good in Thursday's loss
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Demko stopped 15 of 20 shots in a 5-1 loss to the Kings on Thursday.
This was the first time Demko's started five games in a row, but it looks like he's fading a bit. He's lost five of his last six outings, and this was his worst performance in that span. The skid has the 28-year-old down to 31-13-2 with a 2.55 GAA and a .914 save percentage through 46 starts. By total minutes, Demko trails only Alexandar Georgiev in the NHL this season, though Juuse Saros has made more starts (48). With Demko struggling, Casey DeSmith may be due a start soon, perhaps as early as Sunday's road game in Anaheim.
