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Linus Karlsson(C)|VAN
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Karlsson was recalled from Abbotsford (AHL) on Wednesday.

Karlsson has performed well for Abbotsford this season, scoring 12 goals and adding six assists in 17 AHL games. He's appeared in just two NHL games this year and is yet to register a point.

Source:@Canucks
Linus Karlsson
Kevin Lankinen(G)|VAN
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Lankinen (illness) returned to practice on Wednesday.

Arturs Silovs served as Thatcher Demko's backup in Vancouver's most recent game as Lankinen was out with an illness. Lankinen has a 2.63 GAA and .903 SV% in 30 games this season (16-8-6) and has continued to be busy between the pipes since Demko returned from an injury.

Kevin Lankinen
Akil Thomas(C)|VAN
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Thomas is expected to draw back into Los Angeles' lineup on Wednesday vs. Florida.

Thomas has not played since December 28th but will re-enter the lineup on Wednesday against the Florida Panthers. The 25-year-old forward is averaging 10:24 time-on-ice and has three points (1G / 2A) in 16 games this season.

Akil Thomas
Jacob Quillan(C)|VAN
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Quillan has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL).

With Max Pacioretty (upper body) on Injured Reserve, the Maple Leafs have recalled Quillan from the Toronto Marlies (AHL). The undrafted 22-year-old Quillan has 15 points (6G / 9A) in 35 games with the Marlies this season.

Source:Leafs PR
Jacob Quillan
Kevin Lankinen(G)|VAN
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Lankinen is reportedly dealing with an illness and is not expected to be available on Tuesday.
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Thatcher Demko(G)|VAN
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Demko will start vs. Buffalo on Tuesday.

Vancouver is coming off an impressive 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers, where Demko only had to save 13 of 15 shots (.867 SV%). The 29-year-old Demko will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres and look to build on his 3.24 GAA and .871 SV% through 10 appearances (3-3-3). The Canucks enter Tuesday's contest as -170 home favorites against a Sabres team that lost 6-4 to the Seattle Kraken last night.

Thatcher Demko
Thatcher Demko(G)|VAN
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Demko is in the starter's crease at Vancouver's morning skate.

Vancouver is coming off an impressive 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers, where Demko only had to save 13 of 15 shots (.867 SV%). The 29-year-old Demko will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres and look to build on his 3.24 GAA and .871 SV% through 10 appearances (3-3-3). The Canucks enter Tuesday's contest as -170 home favorites against a Sabres team that lost 6-4 to the Seattle Kraken last night.

Thatcher Demko
Leevi Merilainen(G)|VAN
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Merilainen will start in New York on Tuesday.

The Senators have been on fire lately, collecting points in six straight games (5-0-1), partly due to the excellent goaltending of Merilainen, who will return to the crease on Tuesday against the New York Rangers. The 22-year-old Merilainen had his first off-night of the season but still salvaged a 6-5 overtime victory over the Boston Bruins in his most recent outing, saving 23 of 28 shots (.821 SV%). He has a 2.20 GAA and .917 SV% in nine games this season (6-2-1). The Senators enter Tuesday's contest as +112 road underdogs against a Rangers squad that defeated them 2-1 in their only other meeting this season.

Source:TSN 1200
Leevi Merilainen
Leevi Merilainen(G)|VAN
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Merilainen is in the starter's crease at Ottawa's morning skate.

The Senators have been on fire lately, collecting points in six straight games (5-0-1), partly due to the excellent goaltending of Merilainen, who will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the New York Rangers. The 22-year-old Merilainen had his first off-night of the season but still salvaged a 6-5 overtime victory over the Boston Bruins in his most recent outing, saving 23 of 28 shots (.821 SV%). He has a 2.20 GAA and .917 SV% in nine games this season (6-2-1). The Senators enter Tuesday's contest as +112 road underdogs against a Rangers squad that defeated them 2-1 in their only other meeting this season.

Source:TSN 1200
Leevi Merilainen
Jonathan Lekkerimaki(RW)|VAN
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Lekkerimaki (undisclosed) is not on the ice for warmups for Saturday's game against the Oilers.
Jonathan Lekkerimaki
Liam Ohgren(LW)|VAN
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Ohgren has been recalled from Iowa (AHL).

Ohgren was the 19th overall pick of Minnesota in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. He has played 12 career NHL games, including eight earlier this season, but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 20-year-old has 23 points (12G / 11A) in 25 games with the Iowa Wild (AHL).

Liam Ohgren
Liam Ohgren(LW)|VAN
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Ohgren was recalled from Iowa (AHL) on Thursday.

Ohgren was recalled along with forward Brendan Gaunce. Kirill Kaprizov was placed on long-term injured reserve and Marcus Johansson was placed on injured reserve in a pair of corresponding moves.

Source:@mnwild
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Leevi Merilainen(G)|VAN
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Merilainen will start vs. Washington on Thursday.

Merilainen has been phenomenal lately, taking the crease away from Anton Forsberg during Linus Ullmark's (back) absence. The 22-year-old Merilainen has a 1.99 GAA and .925 SV% in seven games this season (5-2-0). He has two shutouts in his previous three outings (3-0-0) and has saved 77 of 79 shots (.975 SV%). The Senators enter Thursday's contest as slight -106 home favorites against a Washington Capitals team outscoring their opposition 7-1 during a two-game winning streak.

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Thatcher Demko(G)|VAN
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Demko will start vs. Los Angeles on Thursday.

The Canucks suffered a disappointing 6-1 loss on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets and will hope to rebound on Thursday with Demko tending the twine against the Los Angeles Kings. The 29-year-old Demko has a 3.17 GAA and .883 SV% in eight appearances this season (2-2-3). The Canucks enter the action on Thursday as -113 home favorites against a Kings squad that has only scored five goals in their last four games (2-2-0).

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Thatcher Demko
Thatcher Demko(G)|VAN
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Demko is in the starter's crease at Vancouver's morning skate on Thursday.

The Canucks suffered a disappointing 6-1 loss on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets and will hope to rebound on Thursday with Demko tending the twine against the Los Angeles Kings. The 29-year-old Demko has a 3.17 GAA and .883 SV% in eight appearances this season (2-2-3). The Canucks enter the action on Thursday as -113 home favorites against a Kings squad that has only scored five goals in their last four games (2-2-0).

Thatcher Demko
Leevi Merilainen(G)|VAN
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Merilainen is in Ottawa's starter's crease during morning skate on Thursday.

Merilainen has been phenomenal lately, taking the crease away from Anton Forsberg during Linus Ullmark's (back) absence. The 22-year-old Merilainen has a 1.99 GAA and .925 SV% in seven games this season (5-2-0). He has two shutouts in his previous three outings (3-0-0) and has saved 77 of 79 shots (.975 SV%). The Senators enter Thursday's contest as slight -106 home favorites against a Washington Capitals team outscoring their opposition 7-1 during a two-game winning streak.

Source:TSN 1200
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Filip Chytil(C)|VAN
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Chytil (upper-body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play in Colorado on Tuesday.

Chytil has not played since January 7th but will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 25-year-old Chytil is averaging 14:02 time-on-ice and has 17 points (10G / 7A) in 33 games this season.

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