Elias Pettersson led the Vancouver Canucks to a commanding 6-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, contributing a goal and an assist. Alongside him, Conor Garland and Pius Suter each added a goal and an assist as the Canucks notched their second 6-goal game of the season. Kiefer Sherwood, Teddy Blueger, and Nils Hoglander showcased stellar playmaking with two assists each, while Arturs Silovs delivered a solid performance in goal, stopping 17 of 19 shots.

The Blackhawks struggled, extending their winless streak to four games, with Arvid Soderblom in net. Alex Vlasic and Wyatt Kaiser found the back of the net for Chicago, but their efforts weren't enough as Vancouver surged past them in the Western Conference standings, claiming the second wild-card spot. The pivotal moment came when Vancouver scored two goals in a 35-second span in the first period, setting the tone for the game.

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.

Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet has announced that all-star goalie Thatcher Demko will start for the first time this season against the St. Louis Blues. Demko has been recovering from a knee injury sustained during last year's playoffs.

Last season, he achieved a strong record with impressive stats, including a .918 save percentage. Demko has recently returned to the lineup, serving as a backup before taking the starting role.

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.

Bryan Rust led the Pittsburgh Penguins to a thrilling 5-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks, scoring two goals and adding an assist. The Penguins surged ahead with four goals in the first period, aided by contributions from Blake Lizotte, Kevin Hayes, and Rickard Rakell.

Despite a strong comeback attempt by the Canucks in the third period, which saw goals from Quinn Hughes and Elias Pettersson, they fell short. This win ended a three-game losing streak for Pittsburgh, while Vancouver's recent success on the road was hampered.

Mike Sullivan made history by becoming the fastest U.S.-born coach to achieve 500 wins in the NHL.