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Schenn will draw into the Jets lineup on Sunday.
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Vancouver Canucks News
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Demko will start against the Oilers on Sunday.
The Canucks recalled Kudryavtsev from Abbotsford (AHL) on Sunday.
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Lankinen will start vs. Montreal on Saturday.
Mancini has been recalled from Abbotsford (AHL).
Willander has been assigned to Abbotsford (AHL).
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Schenn is a healthy scratch for Friday’s game against the Flames.
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Demko will start in Nashville on Thursday.
After a disappointing 2024-25 season, posting a pedestrian 2.90 GAA and .889 SV% in 23 games (10-8-3), Demko has returned to elite form early in 2025-26, boasting an excellent 2.28 GAA and .922 SV% in four games (3-1-0). The 29-year-old Demko returns to the crease on Thursday in a meeting with the Nashville Predators. The Canucks enter Thursday's contest as slight -101 road underdogs against a Predators team that has been outscored 24-17 through seven games this season (2-3-2).
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Boeser (personal) will return to Vancouver's lineup vs. Nashville on Thursday.
Boeser did not play in Vancouver's previous two games, tending to a personal matter, but will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Nashville Predators. The 28-year-old Boeser has three points (3G / 0A) and 10 shots through five games this season.
Merilainen has been recalled from Belleville (AHL).
Merilainen started the season in Ottawa, had a poor performance in his only outing, and was sent to Belleville (AHL), where he posted a 3.50 GAA and .897 SV% in two games (1-1-0). He returns to Ottawa, with Mads Sogaard being reassigned to the AHL in a corresponding move.
Boeser (personal) is hopeful to return on Thursday vs. Nashville.
Boeser did not play in Vancouver's previous two games, tending to a personal matter, but could return to the lineup on Thursday against the Nashville Predators. The 28-year-old Boeser has three points (3G / 0A) and 10 shots through five games this season.
Rossi (lower-body) will be a game-time decision in New Jersey on Wednesday.
Rossi showed no signs of an injury in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, playing 18:01 time-on-ice and scoring one point (0G / 1A), but did not play on Monday against the New York Rangers. The 24-year-old forward played 82 games in each of the previous two seasons. He has five points (1G / 4A) in six games this season.
Schuldt has been reassigned to Abbotsford (AHL).
Schuldt is an undrafted 30-year-old defenseman who spent most of his career playing in the AHL, limited to only nine NHL games. He scored 21 points (6G / 15A) in 64 games with the San Jose Baracuda (AHL) last season. The Canucks recalled Tom Willander from Abbotsford (AHL) in a corresponding move.
Willander has been recalled from Abbotsford (AHL).
Willander was the 11th-overal pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft and made his professional debut at the beginning of October, playing four games with the Abbotsford Canucks (AHL). Vancouver assigned Jimmy Schuldt to Abbotsford (AHL) in a corresponding move.
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Lankinen will start in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
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.
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Boeser (personal) has a chance to return in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
Boeser did not play in Vancouver's 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Sunday, tending to a personal matter, but could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 28-year-old Boeser has three points (3G / 0A) and 10 shots through five games this season.
Rossi (undisclosed) is out on Monday vs. New York and is expected to be day-to-day.
Rossi showed no signs of an injury in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, playing 18:01 time-on-ice and scoring one point (0G / 1A), but will not play on Monday against the New York Rangers. The 24-year-old forward played 82 games in each of the previous two seasons. He has five points (1G / 4A) in six games this season.
Schuldt has been recalled from Abbotsford (AHL).
Schuldt is an undrafted 30-year-old defenseman who spent most of his career playing in the AHL, limited to only nine NHL games. He scored 21 points (6G / 15A) in 64 games with the San Jose Baracuda (AHL) last season.
Mancini has been assigned to Abbotsford (AHL).
Mancini has played four games with the Canucks this season, averaging 11:05 time-on-ice, recording a -2 plus/minus and zero points. The 23-year-old Mancini made his NHL debut last season, splitting time with the Canucks and New York Rangers, scoring eight points (2G / 6A) in 31 combined games.
Lekkerimaki (undisclosed) has been placed on IR.
Lekkerimaki was limited to only 4:07 time-on-ice in Sunday's victory against the Washington Capitals, exiting the contest with an undisclosed injury. The 21-year-old forward, Vancouver's 15th-overall pick in 2022, has one point (1G / 0A) in four games this season.
