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Kevin Lankinen the lone bright spot amid dark season for the Canucks: Year in Review

The biggest positive for this last Vancouver Canucks season, was probably the emergence of goaltender Kevin Lankinen. After a very successful playoff run from Arturs Silovs, the Canucks had a decision to make regarding bringing back Casey DeSmith, or giving Silovs the promotion to backup goalie.

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Will Sabres circle back to Canucks about Elias Pettersson?

David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: How bold of a move are the Buffalo Sabres willing to make? Bowen Byram is out there, and before the trade deadline, Owen Power, JJ Peterka and Alex Tuch drew interest.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / May 20

How will players waiver eligibility changing impact the Canucks’ 2025/2026 roster

The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs continue, and the Vancouver Canucks fanbase continues to hold their collective breath for the real offseason to begin. Then, a promised summer of change can take place, and the roster of the 2025/26 Canucks can start to take shape.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 16

Scenes from Canucks final morning skate: Lankinen starts and all eyes on Boeser in season ender against Vegas

The curtain comes down on a disappointing 2024-25 National Hockey League season for the Vancouver Canucks (38-29-14) tonight when they play host to the Vegas Golden Knights (49-22-10) at Rogers Arena.

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In the history of the NHL, a total of 46 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 46 can you name in six minutes?

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 12

Scenes from Canucks morning skate: Lankinen starts as rookie Ty Mueller makes NHL debut vs. Wild

The Vancouver Canucks (37-29-13) open a three-game homestand to close out their season when they host the Minnesota Wild (43-29-7) tonight at Rogers Arena.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 7

Canucks’ Lankinen to receive celebratory Budweiser can for not allowing Ovechkin to score a goal

Several goaltenders are being honoured for not being a victim of the greatest goal-scorer in NHL history. On Monday, Budweiser issued a special line of cans to 28 past and present NHL goaltenders who have not, or were never, scored on by Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 29

The Statsies: Kevin Lankinen gives up over two goals above expected in Canucks’ shootout loss

That was both way too exciting for its own good and way too disappointing. The Vancouver Canucks blew a 3-0 lead and 5-3 lead en route to a 7-6 shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / March 24

Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl evaluated for injury

Darrin Bauming: Buffalo Sabres forward Jordan Greenway left in the first period after blocking a shot in the foot. Coach Lindy Ruff: “I have no idea, probably our docs will look at him .

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 19

The Statsies: Kevin Lankinen stops over 2 expected goals in Canucks’ blowout win vs Jets

So somehow they can put together a performance like that. The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Winnipeg Jets by a massive 6-2 margin, playing some of their best hockey of the season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 12

Hughes returns, Lankinen starts for Canucks in pivotal matchup vs. Flames

The Vancouver Canucks are just hours away from a pivotal game against the Calgary Flames, and some lineup information has become available. Because the

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 8

The Statsies: Kevin Lankinen carries Canucks to win against Wild

There’s getting goalied, and then whatever that was last night. The Vancouver Canucks topped the Minnesota Wild 3-1 last night at home, in what could only be described as a truly Wild affair.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 27

The Statsies: Kevin Lankinen steals the show in Canucks win vs. Kings

That’s one way to battle it out on the road. The Vancouver Canucks managed to eke one out against the Los Angeles Kings, winning 3-2 in overtime. In reality, it shouldn’t even have been close.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 24

3 Canucks Stars of the Week: Kevin Lankinen shines after contract extension

Welcome back to Stars of the Week at CanucksArmy! Every week, we’ll be bringing you our Top Three best and brightest performers on the Vancouver Canucks that week.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / February 24

What the Kevin Lankinen signing means for Thatcher Demko

A recent move by the Vancouver Canucks has left some groggy about what the future beholds for the team. Last week, the team signed goaltender Kevin Lankinen to a five-year contract extension.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / February 22

Canucks Get Big Win With Kevin Lankinen Extension

While the entire hockey world relished in an incredible 4 Nations Face-Off that concluded on Thursday, the Vancouver Canucks quickly went back to business.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Flamesnation / February 21

NHL Notebook: Canucks extend Kevin Lankinen to a five-year extension

The Vancouver Canucks remain one of the busiest teams in the league. On Friday, the Canucks announced that they’ve extended netminder Kevin Lankinen to a five-year, $22.5 million deal worth $4.5 million a season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Field Level Media / February 21

Canucks G Kevin Lankinen inks 5-year extension

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen signed a five-year, $22.5 million contract extension on Friday. Lankinen, 29, has stepped up in place of the injured Thatcher Demko, posting a 19-8-7 record with four shutouts, a 2.53 goals-against average and .905 save percentage over 34 games (32 starts) this season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / February 21

Canucks sign Kevin Lankinen to five-year contract extension

The Vancouver Canucks announced Friday that the club has signed goaltender Kevin Lankinen to a five-year extension that carries a $4.5-million annual average value.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 21

Canucks sign goaltender to five-year extension

It’ll keep him in Vancouver through the 2029-30 season with a cap hit of $4.5M.

Canucks starting goaltender out week-to-week

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NHL News / Canucksarmy / February 20

Kevin Lankinen rejected Canucks latest contract extension offer

The Canucks will need a strong end-of-the-season from Lankinen as the team pushes for the playoffs down the stretch.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / February 15

4 Nations Face-Off: Finland survives elimination in thriller

4 Nations Face-Off: Finland survives elimination in OT thriller against Sweden

Although the Canada-United States game has overshadowed Saturday afternoon's Sweden-Finland matchup, the heated rivalry lived up to the hype.

Watch: OT goal keeps Finland alive in 4 Nations Face-Off

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Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / February 14

Canucks’ Kevin Lankinen to get start for Finland Saturday against Sweden

Vancouver Canucks netminder Kevin Lankinen will start in goal for Finland against Sweden on Saturday at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Through 34 appearances with the Canucks this season, the 29-year-old Helsinki native has posted a 19-8-7 record alongside a .905 save percentage, 2.53 goals-against average, and four shutouts.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 24

Canucks have had extension talks with goaltender

While the fit in Vancouver for Lankinen has been spectacular, whether the Canucks will be willing to dole out what it will take to retain him is questionable.

Report: Taylor Hall getting traded to Hurricanes as part of three-team deal

Veteran defenseman's tenure with Maple Leafs likely coming to an end

'Ready to move on from Canucks': Multiple reports suggest J.T. Miller wants out of Vancouver

A completed trade between Canadiens and Devils just took an unexpected turn

Rangers' Matt Rempe, Adam Edstrom tied record with goal in win over Senators

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / November 27

Canucks Turned Defensive Coup Into Statement Win by Lankinen

Kevin Lankinen continued his stellar play in net for the Vancouver Canucks, recording a 32-save shutout in a critical win over the Boston Bruins. Lankinen’s performance was spectacular, especially in high-pressure moments when he faced quality chances from Bruins stars like David Pastrňák, Brad Marchand, and Charlie Coyle.