VANCOUVER --Thatcher Demko will return for the Vancouver Canucks as the backup when they play the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday (10 p.m. ET; SNP, FDSNOH).The 28-year-old goaltender, who rejoined ...

VANCOUVER --Thatcher Demko is back practicing, and though the Vancouver Canucks’ No. 1 goalie still doesn’t have an exact timeline for his first game since the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs ...

According to Canucks insider Rick Dhaliwal, Demko is working his way towards full health, but it’s not clear when he’ll be able to return. 🗣️"I wouldn't be surprised if the #Canucks ...

Demko has appeared in just 17 games this season with a 6-6-3 record, .891 save percentage, and 2.87 goals against average. The Canucks have been lucky to find a diamond in the rough with Kevin ...

Demko’s return would be a welcome relief for the Canucks, who have relied heavily on backup Kevin Lankinen. Though Lankinen has been solid appearing in 10 games this season and boasting a .905 ...

Demko also left a 4-3 shootout win at the Seattle Kraken on Jan. 2 with back spasms and missed the next two games. He is 6-6-3 with a 2.87 goals-against average and .891 save percentage in 17 ...

Demko, 29, has one year remaining on the five-year, $25 million contract he signed ahead of the 2021-22 season. He played just 23 games this season amid injury, going 10-8-3 with an .889 save ...