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Facing Coyotes Demko will defend the home crease versus Arizona on Thursday, Jeff Paterson of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Demko has won four straight games and he was perfect Saturday, stopping all 26 shots in a 1-0 win in Buffalo. Demko is 22-8-1 with a 2.47 GAA and a .919 save percentage. Demko has four shutouts this season, third in the NHL, as he trails only Tristan Jarry and Thursday's opponent, Connor Ingram. The Coyotes have scored 128 times, 24th in the NHL.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Blanks Buffalo Demko turned aside all 26 shots he faced in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Sabres.

Impact Sam Lafferty scored the game's only goal early in the second period, and Demko made it hold up. It's the fourth shutout of the season for the 28-year-old netminder and his fourth straight win, and Demko is joining the ranks of the elite in 2023-24, posting top-10 marks in GAA (2.47) and save percentage (.919) while sitting second in the NHL with 22 wins, two back of Alexandar Georgiev.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Lafferty scores and Thatcher Demko makes 26 saves as the Canucks blank the Sabres

Thatcher Demko made 26 saves to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 1-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday

JANUARY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting in Buffalo Demko will guard the road goal Saturday against the Sabres, according to Heather Engel of NHL.com.

Impact Demko has stopped 92 of 102 shots during his three-game winning streak. Through 30 games played this season, he has earned a 21-8-1 record with three shutouts, a 2.55 GAA and a .916 save percentage. Buffalo sits 21st in the league this campaign with 3.02 goals per contest.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Wins third straight Demko stopped 32 of 35 shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over Pittsburgh.

Impact After Vancouver jumped out to a 3-0 first-period lead, the Penguins scored three unanswered goals against Demko to force overtime. However, Elias Pettersson would score the winner in the extra frame, giving Demko his fifth win in his last six starts. The 28-year-old netminder improves to 21-8-1 with a .916 save percentage and 2.55 GAA this season. The Canucks are back in action Saturday on the road versus the Sabres.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Penguins Demko was the first goaltender off the ice at morning practice, indicating he will get the road start in Pittsburgh on Thursday, according to Thomas Drance of The Athletic.

Impact Demko is having a great season, going 20-8-1 with a 2.54 GAA and a .916 save percentage. The Canucks are on a long seven-game road trip and could be tired as they will be playing their fifth matchup in eight days. The 28-year-old Demko has won four of his last five starts. The Penguins are fifth in shots on goal this season, averaging 33.4 per game, but they are just 21st in scoring with 119 goals.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 39 saves in win Demko turned aside 39 of 42 shots in Monday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.

Impact Demko was stellar against a barrage of New York shots, holding the Rangers to a goal in each period en route to his fourth win in five starts. The 28-year-old Demko improved to 20-8-1 with a career-best .916 save percentage and 2.54 GAA. Casey DeSmith will likely be between the pipes Tuesday against the Islanders in the second leg of a back-to-back, lining up Demko for a road matchup against the Penguins on Thursday.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

In goal Monday Demko will get the starting nod on the road against the Rangers on Monday, per Canucks rinkside reporter Kate Pettersen.

Impact Demko currently sits fourth among netminders in wins (19), trailing league leader Alexandar Georgiev by just two victories. The 28-year-old Demko should continue to see a heavy dose of the workload for Vancouver, which sets him up to be a Vezina Trophy candidate if he continues to rack up the wins. With a back-to-back on the schedule, Casey DeSmith will likely be between the pipes against the Islanders on Tuesday.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Earns 100th NHL win Demko made 21 saves Saturday in a 6-4 win over the Devils.

Impact It was Demko's 100th NHL win. Demko and the Canucks were convincing early, but the team sat back a little bit too much after taking a 5-2 lead early in the third. The Devils fired things up in the third, with Colin Miller and Nico Hischier scoring 1:47 apart to make it 5-4. A Devils power-play at 16:49 made things interesting before the Canucks scored an empty-net goal to ease the pressure. With the win, Demko passed Jacob Markstrom for sole possession of fifth on the Vancouver wins list.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Devils Demko will defend the road net Saturday against New Jersey, according to Thomas Drance of The Athletic.

Impact Demko is coming off a 30-save effort in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Blues. He has registered a record of 18-8-1 this season with three shutouts, a 2.47 GAA and a .918 save percentage in 27 appearances. New Jersey is tied for fourth in the league with 3.52 goals per contest this campaign.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to St. Louis Demko allowed two goals on 32 shots in a 2-1 loss to the Blues on Thursday.

Impact Demko played well Thursday, holding the Blues to one goal in each of the second and third periods. However, the Canucks offense came up short against Jordan Binnington, sticking Demko with a 2-1 defeat. The 28-year-old netminder falls to 18-8-1 on the season with a .918 save percentage and 2.47 GAA. Demko will likely be back between the pipes Saturday in a road matchup with the Devils.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Blues Demko will go after his 100th career win in the NHL as he will defend the visiting crease in St. Louis on Thursday, per Jeff Paterson of The Hockey News.

Impact Demko has won two straight games, improving his record to 18-7-1. The 28-year-old netminder has a 2.48 GAA to go with a sparkling .917 save percentage. Demko shut out the Blues earlier in the season, stopping all 22 shots in a 5-0 win. The Blues are averaging 2.89 goals per contest, 26th in the NHL.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Defeats Senators Demko stopped 35 of 38 shots in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Senators.

Impact The Canucks spotted Demko a 5-0 lead after one period, and while he faltered a bit, the advantage was never in doubt. The 28-year-old has given up at least three goals in four straight outings, but he's won three of them. For the season, he's 18-7-1 with a 2.48 GAA and a .917 save percentage through 26 appearances. The Canucks begin a lengthy road trip Thursday in St. Louis.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 3 • NHL.COM

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JANUARY 3 • NHL.COM

Guarding cage Tuesday Demko will patrol the crease at home versus the Senators on Tuesday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Impact Demko is sporting a 5-0-1 record and 2.47 GAA in his last six contests and finds himself trailing Colorado's Alexandar Georgiev by two wins for the league lead (19). If Demko can maintain his win rate and hold up under a heavy workload, he could be in contention for the Vezina Trophy at the end of the season.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting after all Demko, who was originally reported as starting, won't be between the pipes versus Philadelphia on Thursday. Instead, Casey DeSmith will get the nod at home, Jeff Paterson of The Ho...

Impact Demko will get some extra rest coming out of the NHL's Christmas break, which shouldn't come as a complete surprise considering the netminder gave up four or more goals in four of his last nine outings. Still, Demko should see the bulk of the workload down the stretch and remains tied with Alexandar Georgiev for the league led in wins.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Flyers Demko will patrol the home crease versus Philadelphia on Thursday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Impact Demko has been a top-five goaltender this season, going 17-7-1 with a 2.46 GAA and .917 save percentage. Demko has won five of his last six starts and was outstanding in his lone game against the Flyers this season, stopping 40 shots in a 2-0 loss Oct. 17. The Flyers are averaging 32.9 shots on goal per game, fifth in the NHL.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins high-scoring game Demko stopped 21 of 25 shots in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Sharks.

Impact Demko won for the fifth time in six starts, but it was hardly a commanding performance. The 28-year-old left the door ajar for the Sharks, but the Canucks' offense was able to lead the way to the win. Demko is up to 17-7-1 with a 2.46 GAA and a .917 save percentage through 25 appearances. The Canucks' next game is Thursday versus the Flyers.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Sharks Demko will protect the home goal Saturday versus the Sharks, per Canucks team reporter Kate Pettersen.

Impact Demko saw a four-game winning streak end with an overtime loss versus the Stars on Thursday. The 28-year-old goalie has a 5-1-1 record in December despite a 2.83 GAA and a .904 save percentage. The Sharks have lost their last four contests, so this is a good matchup for Demko. He allowed one goal on 31 shots against San Jose on Nov. 2.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falls in overtime Demko allowed four goals on 36 shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Stars.

Impact Demko was solid Thursday, doing his part to force overtime despite being outshout 36-to-20. However, he'd wind up with the loss after Matt Duchene scored the game-winner with just nine seconds to go in the extra frame. The loss snapped a four-game winning streak for Demko -- he stopped 110 of 117 shots in that span. Overall, the 28-year-old netminder is 16-7-1 with an impressive .920 save percentage and 2.40 GAA on the campaign.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding cage Thursday Demko will patrol the visiting crease in Dallas on Thursday, according to Ben Kuzma of The Vancouver Province.

Impact Demko will be going after his fifth straight win. The 28-year-old netminder is having a great campaign, going 16-7-0 with a 2.33 GAA and .921 save percentage. Demko has never played better than he has thus far this season. The Stars are seventh in NHL scoring with 107 goals.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks Game Day: Battling Stars in Big D always a big deal for Thatcher Demko The Canucks are coming off their most-complete effort of the season. The Stars have four players with double-digits goals. Another big test.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Wins fourth straight Demko made 25 saves in Sunday's 4-3 win over Chicago.

Impact The 28-year-old netminder won his fourth straight start and fifth in six December outings, and two of the three pucks to get past Demko on Sunday came on Chicago power plays. Despite his impressive 5-1-0 record on the month, Demko's .908 save percentage is a big drop from his early-season performance. As long as the Canucks keep scoring four-plus goals for him every night, however, Demko has plenty of margin for error.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Chicago Demko will guard the road net Sunday against the Blackhawks, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.

Impact Demko has been on a roll, winning his last three starts with a .955 save percentage. Overall, he's 15-7-0 with a .923 save percentage and 2.30 GAA this season. Demko will face a Chicago team ranked second to last in the NHL with 2.3 goals per game.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Sam Lafferty scores and Thatcher Demko makes 26 saves as the Canucks blank the Sabres