Lankinen did not see much playing time while representing Finland at the Olympics and should be well rested, but has experienced travel difficulties and is unlikely to suit up when Vancouver returns to action against the Winnipeg Jets. The 30-year-old Lankinen should see a significant workload for the remainder of the season, as Thatcher Demko (hip surgery) will not play again in 2025-26.
Chytil had just returned to Vancouver's practice after missing a chunk of games due to migraines but will unfortunately deal with a new road block after he suffered a fracture of a facial bone from taking a shot high in practice on Wednesday. The 26-year-old has had a hard time staying healthy all season, appearing in only 12 games this season and picking up three goals.
The Cancucks have received adequate goaltending from Nikita Tolopilo over the past week. Still, in their final game before the Olympic break, they will turn to Lankinen, who has struggled immensely in recent weeks. The 30-year-old Lankinen allowed six goals on 20 shots (.700 SV%) in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Utah Mammoth, and has an abysmal 4.68 GAA and .841 SV% in his last eight appearances (1-6-0). The Canucks enter Wednesday's contest as +252 road underdogs against a Vegas Golden Knights team on a five-game losing streak (0-3-2).
Chytil has had trouble staying healthy over the past several seasons, so there is always extra concern whenever he exits a game, especially given his history with concussions. The 26-year-old Czech forward has three assists in 12 games this season.
Garland recorded two assists in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Utah Mammoth, but was absent from practice on Tuesday because of an illness. The 29-year-old's two-point performance snapped a frustrating and lengthy 13-game pointless streak.
Chytil has had trouble staying healthy over the past several seasons, so there is always extra concern whenever he exits a game. The team should provide an update before they return to action on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 26-year-old Czech forward has three assists in 12 games this season.
Nikita Tolopilo has been excellent for Vancouver, starting their previous two games (1-0-1), saving 71 of 73 shots (.973 SV%), but the team will turn to Lankinen on Monday against the Utah Mammoth. The 30-year-old Lankinen had a forgetful outing in his last start, allowing three goals on six shots (.500 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks. He has an ugly 3.94 GAA and .874 SV% in his last 10 appearances (1-7-0). The Canucks enter Monday's contest as sizeable +231 road underdogs against a Mammoth team that defeated them 4-1 in their previous meeting.
Nikita Tolopilo has been excellent for Vancouver, starting their previous two games (1-0-1), saving 71 of 73 shots (.973 SV%), but the team will turn to Lankinen on Monday against the Utah Mammoth. The 30-year-old Lankinen had a forgetful outing in his last start, allowing three goals on six shots (.500 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks. He has an ugly 3.94 GAA and .874 SV% in his last 10 appearances (1-7-0). The Canucks enter Monday's contest as sizeable +231 road underdogs against a Mammoth team that defeated them 4-1 in their previous meeting.
Hronek was absent from practice on Friday because of an illness, and it is unclear what his status will be on Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 28-year-old defenseman is having a productive season from Vancouver's blueline, pacing for a career-best with 32 points (5G / 27A) in 54 games. He has five points (2G / 3A) in his last six games.
Joseph will slot into the lineup in favour of Victor Mancini, who is a healthy scratch. Joseph has zero goals and two assists in 17 games this season.
Mancini will draw back out of the Canucks lineup on Thursday in favour of Pierre-Olivier Joseph. Mancini is yet to register a point through 10 games this season.
With Thatcher Demko (lower body) out for the remainder of the season, Kevin Lankinen is expected to see most of the action in Vancouver's crease. Still, Tolopilo will get a chance to showcase his talents on Thursday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 25-year-old Tolopilo has spent most of the season in the AHL, where he has a 2.94 GAA and .901 SV% in 13 games (5-5-3) with the Abbotsford Canucks. Vancouver enters the action on Thursday as +123 home underdogs against an Anaheim team whose seven-game win streak was snapped in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.
Hoglander has been a regular in Vancouver's lineup for the past few weeks, but was absent from practice on Wednesday because of an upper-body injury and will not play on Thursday. The 25-year-old Swedish forward has two assists in 18 games this season.
With Thatcher Demko (lower body) out for the remainder of the season, Kevin Lankinen is expected to see most of the action in Vancouver's crease. Still, Tolopilo will get a chance to showcase his talents on Thursday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 25-year-old Tolopilo has spent most of the season in the AHL, where he has a 2.94 GAA and .901 SV% in 13 games (5-5-3) with the Abbotsford Canucks. Vancouver enters the action on Thursday as +123 home underdogs against an Anaheim team whose seven-game win streak was snapped in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.
Hoglander has been a regular in Vancouver's lineup for the past few weeks, but was absent from practice on Wednesday because of an upper-body injury as he gets evaluated further. The 25-year-old Swedish forward has two assists in 18 games this season.
Joseph will take a seat on Tuesday as Victor Mancini draws back into the lineup. Joseph has appeared in 17 games this season, logging zero goals and two assists.
Mancini will slot into lineup in place of healthy scratch Pierre-Olivier Joseph. Mancini will skate with Tom Willander on Vancouver's third pair.
