Thatcher Demko, the all-star goalie for the Vancouver Canucks, is making his return to the lineup after a lengthy recovery from a knee injury. He will serve as the backup to Kevin Lankinen in the upcoming game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Demko last played on April 21, 2024, in a playoff match against the Nashville Predators. His impressive regular-season stats included a 35-14-2 record and a .918 save percentage.