Vancouver Canucks Player News

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.

Boeser will miss at least a week before he is eligible to be activated from Injured Reserve. He suffered the injury in the final seconds of Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins after an illegal hit to the head by Bryan Rust, who has been suspended for three games. The 28-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 will return to the crease on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks and, with the recent announcement that Thatcher Demko (hip surgery) will miss the remainder of the season, should continue to see a heavy workload for the foreseeable future. The 30-year-old Lankinen has lost 10 of his last 13 games (3-9-1) while posting a 3.23 GAA and .886 SV%. The Canucks enter Tuesday's action as +110 home underdogs against a Sharks team that defeated them 6-3 last month.

Buium exited Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins in the third period after taking a puck to the face. He was placed on Injured Reserve on Monday, meaning he is not eligible to return for at least one week. Still, early indications are that he will be sidelined for significantly longer. The 20-year-old defenseman has six points (2G / 4A) in 20 games with the Canucks this season.

Lankinen will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks and, with the recent announcement that Thatcher Demko (hip surgery) will miss the remainder of the season, should continue to see a heavy workload for the foreseeable future. The 30-year-old Lankinen has lost 10 of his last 13 games (3-9-1) while posting a 3.23 GAA and .886 SV%. The Canucks enter Tuesday's action as +110 home underdogs against a Sharks team that defeated them 6-3 last month.

Demko has not played in over two weeks and has been officially ruled out for the remainder of the season after opting to undergo hip surgery. This is the latest in a myriad of injuries for the goalie, who has been limited to 32 or fewer games in three of the last four seasons. The Canucks will likely continue to lean on Kevin Lankinen as their starting goalie for the rest of the season.

Calle Jarnkrok will draw back into Toronto's lineup on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres, sending Quillan to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 23-year-old Quillan is averaging 7:39 time-on-ice through four games this season.