Analysis: The NHL playoffs are off to an odd start, from the net out
The greatest goal-scorer of this generation was held without a point for the first time in a series in his nearly two-decade NHL careerAPRIL 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko a finalist for the Vezina Trophy Demko is the first Canucks goalie since Roberto Luongo to be a finalist for the NHL's award for top goaltender.
APRIL 29 • THEPROVINCE.COM
Canucks vs. Predators: Kirk McLean can feel Thatcher Demko's playoff injury pain McLean had two knee surgeries in one year. He can relate to Demko's career struggles with several injuries.
APRIL 29 • THEPROVINCE.COM
Canucks: Worried about missing Thatcher Demko? Here are five backups who stole the show in playoffs Demko himself showed what's possible against the Vegas Golden Knights after Jacob Markstrom got hurt in the 2020 bubble playoffs
APRIL 28 • THEPROVINCE.COM
Casey DeSmith makes 29 saves as the Canucks take 2-1 series lead over the Preds
Casey DeSmith made 29 saves for his first postseason victory as the Vancouver Canucks held on to beat the Nashville Predators 2-1 Friday night for a 2-1 lead in their best-of-seven...APRIL 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Duhatschek notebook: Red Wings' next goalie, Sharks' next coach and replacing Demko Let's check in with the non-playoff teams, revisit the trade deadline and ponder how the Canucks can possibly replace Thatcher Demko.
APRIL 26 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Canucks vs. Predators: Thatcher Demko likely not back until conference finals The Vancouver Canucks' goal will be manned by Casey DeSmith (or Arturs Silovs) for the first two round of the playoffs.
APRIL 25 • THEPROVINCE.COM
Travels with team Demko (knee) did join the Canucks for their trip to Nashville for Games 3 and 4 despite being labeled week-to-week, Dan Murphy of Sportsnet reports Thursday.
Impact 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. Until the 28-year-old Demko is upgraded to day-to-day, he shouldn't be expected to get back into the crease.
APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE
Is week-to-week Demko is regarded as week-to-week, coach Rick Tocchet told Thomas Drance of The Athletic on Wednesday.
Impact 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.
APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE
Forsberg and Beauvillier each get a goal and an assist and Predators knock off Canucks 4-1
Filip Forsberg scored a goal and had an assist, and the Nashville Predators beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 to level the best-of-seven playoff series at 1-1APRIL 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Canucks: Worried about missing Thatcher Demko? Here are five backups who stole the show in playoffs Demko himself showed what's capable against the Vegas Golden Knights after Jacob Markstrom got hurt in the 2020 bubble playoffs
APRIL 23 • THEPROVINCE.COM
Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko will miss Game 2 against Predators
The Vancouver Canucks will be without goalie Thatcher Demko when they face the Nashville Predators in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series on TuesdayAPRIL 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Canucks G Thatcher Demko ruled out for Game 2 vs. Predators Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko has been ruled out of Game 2 of the team’s Western Conference first-round series against the vis...
APRIL 23 • KANSASCITY.COM
Canucks' Thatcher Demko to Miss Game 2, Status for Rest of Series in Jeopardy The Vancouver Canucks could be without goaltender Thatcher Demko for the remainder of the first-round playoff series against the Nashville P...
APRIL 23 • SI.COM
Canucks' Thatcher Demko out for Game 2 vs. Predators Demko was absent for the club's optional morning skate ahead of Game 2. He also missed the club's optional practice Monday.
APRIL 23 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko out for Game 2 vs. Nashville: reports Vancouver's #1 goalie is missing from the team's morning skate and reports say he's out for tonight's game. Follow this story for updates.
APRIL 23 • THEPROVINCE.COM
Out Tuesday Demko (undisclosed) will be out Tuesday at home against the Predators for Game 2 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals and possibly for the rest of the series, per Rick Dhaliwal...
Impact Demko was solid in Game 1, stopping 20 of 22 shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over Nashville. If the 28-year-old is unable to return during the playoffs the Canucks will go with Casey DeSmith or Arturs Silovs. If he can't return this would be a huge blow for the number one team in the Pacific division during the regular season.
APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE
Thatcher Demko absent from Canucks' Game 2 morning skate The Canucks' No. 1 goalie appears to be a question mark for Game 2 Tuesday night vs. the Nashville Predators. Follow this story for updates.
APRIL 23 • THEPROVINCE.COM
Earns Game 1 win Demko stopped 20 of 22 shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Predators in Game 1.
Impact 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 outings, so he's going to be tough for the Predators to solve over a full series.
APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE
Canucks' Thatcher Demko Goes Post-To-Post For Unreal Pad Save
APRIL 22 • YOUTUBE
First off ahead of Game 1 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 Nashvill...
Impact 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.
APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE
Takes loss as regular season closes Demko set aside 22 of 25 shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Jets.
Impact This was the final tune-up for Demko before the Canucks prepare to 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 the breakout campaign.
APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE
VAN@WPG: Chibrikov scores goal against Thatcher Demko | Winnipeg Jets VAN@WPG: Chibrikov scores goal against Thatcher Demko
APRIL 19 • NHL.COM
VAN@WPG: Perfetti scores goal against Thatcher Demko | Winnipeg Jets VAN@WPG: Perfetti scores goal against Thatcher Demko
APRIL 19 • NHL.COM
