Schenn has missed the Maple Leafs' previous two games due to the birth of his child but is returning to Toronto Monday afternoon but is still expected to miss Monday's game vs. Buffalo. The 33-year-old bruising defenseman has three goals, 18 assists, 70 SOG, 71 PIMs and a +9 plus/minus through 57 games played between Vancouver and Toronto this season.
Demko stopped 36 of 37 shots (.973 SV%) for his second win in three games since returning from injury as he beat the Toronto Maple Leafs in his previous start. The 27-year-old has struggled in an injury-riddled campaign, posting a 5-11-2 record, 3.66 GAA, and .893 SV%. He takes on the Anaheim Ducks, who have won four of their last six games but are 31st in the NHL in goals per game (2.51).
Demko stopped 36 of 37 shots (.973 SV%) for his second win in three games since returning from injury as he beat the Toronto Maple Leafs in his previous start. The 27-year-old has struggled in an injury-riddled campaign, posting a 5-11-2 record, 3.66 GAA, and .893 SV%. He takes on the Anaheim Ducks, who have won four of their last six games but are 31st in the NHL in goals per game (2.51).
The contract will be two-way in the first season and one-way in the second season. Brisebois has split his 2023 season between the AHL and NHL, picking up one assist in nine games with Vancouver. During his time in the AHL, the 25-year-old has six points (1G / 5A) in 36 games.
Lankinen is 13-7-5 with a .922 SV% and 2.58 GAA in his first season as Nashville's backup goalie and has signed a one-year, $2.0 million contract extension. The 27-year-old is in his third NHL season.
Cotter has 11 goals, four assists, 61 SOG, 10 PIMs and a -4 plus/minus through 43 games played this season but will be a healthy scratch Friday. New acquisition Teddy Bleuger will take his spot in the Golden Knights' lineup.
Demko, playing in his first game since December 1st stopped 34 of 38 shots (.895 SV%) and beat Dallas his last time out. The 27-year-old has been having a year to forget, as shown by his 4-10-2 record, 3.93 GAA and .884 SV%. He takes on the red-hot Minnesota Wild, who have won six of their last seven contests and have the seventh best powerplay in the NHL (23.5%).
Hronek was dealt to Vancouver on Wednesday and will have his debut delayed as he is now considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury. The 25-year-old has nine goals, 29 assists, 122 SOG, 34 PIMs and a +8 plus/minus through 60 games with Detroit this season.
Lankinen stopped 30 of 33 shots (.909 SV%) for his third win in four games as he beat the Florida Panthers in his previous start. The 27-year-old Predators' backup has been enjoying his best season to date, with his 6-5-1 record, 2.70 GAA and .919 SV%. He takes on Florida Panthers, who have won three of their last five games after a 4-1 victory over Tampa Bay last game and are first in the NHL in shots per game (36.7).
Bloom has 19 goals, 42 points, and 23 PIMs through 40 games with the North Bay Battalion (OHL) and has been dealt to Vancouver in exchange for Riley Stillman.
Demko last played on December 1st due to a groin injury and has been activated from the injured reserve and will be a game-time decision Monday as Vancouver takes on Dallas. The 27-year-old was struggling before the injury, with his 3-10-2 record, 3.93 GAA and .883 SV%.