The last 10-plus months have been very difficult for Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko following two injuries to his knee.

Jiri Kulich had a goal and two assists and the Buffalo Sabres rallied to beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Tuesday night. JJ Peterka also scored and had an assist for the Sabres, while Tage Thompson scored his team-leading 21st of the season.

Thatcher Demko was expected to miss the start of the season with a knee injury, and the Canucks brought in Kevin Lankinen as insurance between the pipes. Lankinen not only played well for the ...