Lankinen has been Vancouver's de facto starting netminder with Thatcher Demko (lower body) sidelined, but he will not be an option for the team on their upcoming road trip. Demko is travelling with the team but it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup, potentially leaving the Canucks' crease to Jiri Patera and Nikita Tolopilo.
With Thatcher Demko (lower body) still sidelined, the Canucks will continue rolling with Lankinen, turning to him on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. The 30-year-old Lankinen has had an up-and-down 2025-26 season, but has been excellent since Demko's injury, saving 82 of 89 shots (.921 SV%) while posting a 1-1-1 record. He has a 3.40 GAA and .890 SV% in 11 games this season (4-5-2). The Canucks enter Thursday's contest as +128 home underdogs against a Stars team they defeated 5-3 earlier this season.
With Thatcher Demko (lower body) still sidelined, the Canucks will likely continue rolling with Lankinen, turning to him on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. The 30-year-old Lankinen has had an up-and-down 2025-26 season, but has been excellent since Demko's injury, saving 82 of 89 shots (.921 SV%) while posting a 1-1-1 record. He has a 3.40 GAA and .890 SV% in 11 games this season (4-5-2). The Canucks enter Thursday's contest as +128 home underdogs against a Stars team they defeated 5-3 earlier this season.
With Thatcher Demko (groin) out week-to-week, Lankinen should see the majority of action between the pipes for the Canucks, beginning with Friday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 30-year-old Lankinen has been inconsistent this season but was excellent in relief of Demko on Tuesday, saving 20 of 21 shots (.952 SV%) in a 5-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. Lankinen has a 3.57 GAA and .885 SV% in nine games this season (3-5-1). The Canucks enter Friday's contest as sizeable +229 road underdogs against a Hurricanes team with an 11-5-0 record.
The Canucks (7-7-0) hope to get above .500 on Wednesday, turning to Lankinen to tend the twine against the Chicago Blackhawks. Lankinen was excellent in his most recent game, saving a season-high 36 of 39 shots (.923 SV%) in a 4-3 shootout win over the St. Louis Blues. The 30-year-old Finnish goalie has a 3.53 GAA and .885 SV% in five games this season (2-3-0). The Canucks enter Thursday's contest as -153 home favorites against a Blackhawks team that Lankinen and the Canucks defeated 3-2 on October 17th.
The Canucks (7-7-0) hope to get above .500 on Wednesday, likely turning to Lankinen to tend the twine against the Chicago Blackhawks. Lankinen was excellent in his most recent game, saving a season-high 36 of 39 shots (.923 SV%) in a 4-3 shootout win over the St. Louis Blues. The 30-year-old Finnish goalie has a 3.53 GAA and .885 SV% in five games this season (2-3-0). The Canucks enter Thursday's contest as -153 home favorites against a Blackhawks team that Lankinen and the Canucks defeated 3-2 on October 17th.
The Canucks are off to a 5-6-0 start to the season, a record that has suffered as a result of inconsistent play from netminder Kevin Lankinen, who will likely return to the crease on Thursday against the St. Louis Blues. The 30-year-old Lankinen is sporting an ugly 3.74 GAA and .873 SV% through four games this season (1-3-0). He has allowed four or more goals in three of his four outings. The Canucks enter Thursday's contest as +132 road underdogs against a Blues team that has been among the worst in the league defensively, being outscored 44-29 through 10 games (3-6-1).
The Canucks are off to a 5-6-0 start to the season, a record that has suffered as a result of inconsistent play from netminder Kevin Lankinen, who will likely return to the crease on Thursday against the St. Louis Blues. The 30-year-old Lankinen is sporting an ugly 3.74 GAA and .873 SV% through four games this season (1-3-0). He has allowed four or more goals in three of his four outings. The Canucks enter Thursday's contest as +132 road underdogs against a Blues team that has been among the worst in the league defensively, being outscored 44-29 through 10 games (3-6-1).
The Canucks are riding a three-game winning streak and will turn to Lankinen between the pipes on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 30-year-old Lankinen has only played twice this season (1-1-0), but has been serviceable when called upon, showcasing a solid 2.91 GAA and .912 SV%. The Canucks enter Tuesday's contest as slight -104 road underdogs against a surprising Penguins team that is riding a two-game winning streak.
The Canucks will unsurprisingly turn to Lankinen between the pipes when they travel to Chicago for the tail-end of their back-to-back on Friday. Lankinen's lone appearance this season came in a 5-2 loss to the Blues on Monday, where he allowed four goals on 35 shots. Despite the Canucks playing their second game in as many nights, Lankinen has a great chance of breaking into the win column on Friday as Vancouver enters action at -135 on the money line.
The Canucks have only allowed four goals through two games (1-1-0) courtesy of strong netminding from Thatcher Demko, but they will turn to Lankinen for his first start of the season on Monday against the St. Louis Blues. The 30-year-old Lankinen emerged with a strong season in Vancouver in 2024-25 after Demko was sidelined for parts of the season due to injuries, posting a 2.62 GAA and .902 SV% in 51 games (25-15-10). The Canucks enter Monday's contest as -118 home favorites against the Blues.
The Canucks have points in four straight (3-0-1) and will hope to end the season with another victory, likely turning to Lankinen between the pipes on Wednesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 29-year-old Lankinen was solid in his most recent outing, saving 30 of 33 shots (.909 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild. he has a 2.64 GAA and .901 SV% in 50 games this season (25-15-10). The Canucks enter Wednesday's season-finale as -109 home favorites against a Golden Knights team that lost 5-4 to the Calgary Flames in a shootout last night.
The Canucks have points in four straight (3-0-1) and will hope to end the season with another victory, likely turning to Lankinen between the pipes on Wednesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 29-year-old Lankinen was solid in his most recent outing, saving 30 of 33 shots (.909 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild. he has a 2.64 GAA and .901 SV% in 50 games this season (25-15-10). The Canucks enter Wednesday's season-finale as -109 home favorites against a Golden Knights team that lost 5-4 to the Calgary Flames in a shootout last night.
