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Canucks' Thatcher Demko Suffers Minor Injury

The Vancouver Canucks just recently lost to the Winnipeg Jets 5-3 and the loss was not even the toughest pill to swallow. They again lost their goaltender Thatcher Demko to injury, but for the Canucks it seems like they got lucky.

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Vancouver Canucks Goalie Out Two to Three Weeks

The Vancouver Canucks will be without their starting goalie for at least a couple of weeks. News emerged on Wednesday morning that Thatcher Demko is injured and will be out two to three weeks.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 12

Canucks’ Thatcher Demko only expected to miss 2-3 weeks with ‘minor injury’: report

The Vancouver Canucks got a somewhat positive update regarding Thatcher Demko, as according to a report from NHL insider Frank Seravalli, the goaltender is only expected to miss 2-3 weeks with a minor injury after leaving Tuesday’s 5-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets.

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Canucks’ 3 Up, 3 Down: Demko, O’Connor, DeBrusk, Special Teams & More

Say what you want about the Vancouver Canucks, this team has been a resilient bunch so far this season. Despite the injuries that have decimated the roster at all positions, the latest being starter Thatcher Demko, they sit with an 8-9-1 record, only three points out of second in the Pacific Division.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / November 12

Report: Canucks’ Thatcher Demko only expected to miss 2-3 weeks with 'minor injury'

The Vancouver Canucks got a somewhat positive update regarding Thatcher Demko, as the goaltender is only expected to miss 2-3 weeks with a minor injury after leaving Tuesday’s 5-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets, according to a report from insider Frank Seravalli.

Thatcher Demko News / NHL Trade Talk / November 12

Canucks Get Clearer Injury Timeline on Thatcher Demko

The Vancouver Canucks will be without star goaltender Thatcher Demko for the next couple of weeks after he left a recent game with what appeared to be a groin injury.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 12

Canucks waste Hughes’ first 3-point night of the season in 5-3 loss to Jets

No lineup changes for the Canucks after their 5-4 overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche; Thatcher Demko returns to make the start. Nothing really happened within the games first five minutes.

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Canucks’ Quinn Hughes suffers injury scare during Jets game

Vancouver Canucks star defenseman Quinn Hughes had an injury scare during the second period of Tuesday night’s game against the Winnipeg Jets at Rogers Arena in Vancouver.

Thatcher Demko News / Daily Faceoff / November 12

Canucks’ Thatcher Demko leaves game with injury

Just as the Vancouver Canucks had gotten Thatcher Demko back in the lineup, the goaltender is just as quickly gone again after leaving Tuesday’s game against the Winnipeg Jets due to an injury.

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Thatcher Demko News / Canucksarmy / November 11

Canucks’ Thatcher Demko exits after first period vs. Jets with apparent injury

Thatcher Demko didn’t emerge from the tunnel when the Vancouver Canucks returned for the second period of their game against the Winnipeg Jets. Instead, Kevin Lankinen led the Canucks out in a game they trailed 3-2 in after 20 minutes of play.

Victor Mancini News / Canucksarmy / November 11

Where do Lekkerimäki and Mancini fit into the Canucks’ lineup when they return?

The Vancouver Canucks are starting to get healthy again. Forward Jonathan Lekkerimäki and defenceman Victor Mancini rejoined their teammates for Tuesday morning’s pregame skate.

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Scenes from morning skate: Demko starts, Lekkerimäki and Mancini full participants ahead of Canucks vs. Jets

The Vancouver Canucks (8-8-1) wrap up a four-game homestand when they host the Winnipeg Jets (9-6) at Rogers Arena. The Canucks get their ace in goal back as Thatcher Demko starts after taking the weekend off to tend to a minor medical issue.

Thatcher Demko News / Canucksarmy / November 11

Thatcher Demko returns to start for Canucks vs. Jets

The Vancouver Canucks are getting their All-Star goaltender back. After missing both of the team’s weekend back-to-back games with a minor ailment, Thatcher Demko returns to the Canucks’ crease as they take on the Winnipeg Jets tonight.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 11

Shorthanded Abbotsford Canucks sign two players to PTOs

Not only are the Vancouver Canucks struggling to stay healthy, but Abbotsford are dealing with a handful of injuries itself. This has led Abbotsford Canucks General Manager Ryan Johnson to sign a pair of defencemen to professional tryout contracts (PTOs).