Vancouver Canucks News

Kevin Lankinen has experienced some unexpected travel difficulties on his route back from the Olympics, leaving the net to Tolopilo in Vancouver's return to action on Wednesday against the Winnipeg Jets. With Thatcher Demko (hip surgery) out for the remainder of the season, Tolopilo has a chance to earn some extra playing time. The 25-year-old Tolopilo was excellent heading into the Olympic break, posting a 1.35 GAA and .960 SV% in his last three games (1-1-1). Vancouver enters Wednesday's contest as +115 home underdogs against a Winnipeg team that defeated them 5-3 in their previous meeting.

Buium missed two weeks heading into the Olympic break due to an upper-body injury, but will draw back into the lineup when Vancouver returns to action on Wednesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 20-year-old Buium was acquired by Vancouver in a trade earlier this season and has six points (2G / 4A) since joining the team.

Rossi has not played since the end of December due to a lower-body injury, but will draw back into the lineup when Vancouver returns to action on Wednesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 24-year-old Rossi only has two points (1G / 1A) in eight games with Vancouver this season.

Boeser was sidelined for two weeks heading into the Olympic break due to a concussion, but will be ready to draw into the lineup when Vancouver returns to action on Wednesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 29-year-old Boeser has three points (2G / 1A) in his last three games, but has had a disappointing season, with 25 points (12G / 13A) through 50 games.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mancini will slot into lineup in place of healthy scratch Pierre-Olivier Joseph. Mancini will skate with Tom Willander on Vancouver's third pair.