Thatcher Demko, the Vancouver Canucks' standout goaltender and last season's Vezina Trophy runner-up, is week-to-week due to a lower-body injury. He will miss the team's upcoming five-game road trip and will be re-evaluated upon their return. This injury is not related to the knee issue that delayed his season debut last December.

Demko's current season record stands at 6 wins, 6 losses, and 3 overtime losses, with a 2.87 GAA and .891 save percentage over 17 games. In his absence, Kevin Lankinen has been performing admirably with a 19-8-7 record and a 2.53 GAA. Vancouver will rely on both Lankinen and third-string goalie Arturs Silovs during this critical period.