Remember Luongo vs. Schneider? Miller vs. Lack? Essensa vs. Potvin? Hirsch vs. McLean? Gamble vs. McLean? In Vancouver, it’s a tale as old as time — the backup is playing very well and the No. 1 is not.

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

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Finally back on a winning streak, the Vancouver Canucks will try to keep building momentum when they visit the Nashville Predators on Wednesday. After a 2-1 home victory over the Washington Capitals on Saturday,

In a marquee rematch against the Oilers, the Canucks didn't start to find their legs until they were down by five goals.

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko spoke about this season and how it's been difficult for him and the team.

In goal against Kings

As part of Prime Monday Night Hockey, Vancouver Canucks General Manager, Patrik Allvin, stopped by the panel to talk to hosts Adnan Virk, Blake Bolden, and Chris Pronger. He talked about Elias Pettersson, the play of Quinn Hughes, and Thatcher Demko.

Vancouver Canucks are nowhere near as exciting, promising or entertaining as the 2023-2024 rendition of the team. Not even just by the eye test, but the numbers compared to last season don’t even resemble the same team.

Heading into the 2024-25 season, the Vancouver Canucks needed a helping hand at the goalie position. Thatcher Demko was expected to miss the start of the season

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Los Angeles Kings’ Alex Turcotte (15) scores against Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko, bottom ...

Jiri Kulich had a goal and two assists and the Buffalo Sabres rallied to beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Tuesday night.