Thatcher Demko made his long-awaited return to the Vancouver Canucks, starting his first game of the season after an eight-month recovery from a knee injury. Despite a 4-3 overtime loss to the St. Louis Blues, Demko showcased his skills, stopping 21 of 25 shots faced.

Head coach Rick Tocchet praised Demko's performance, noting his hard work during recovery. Demko acknowledged feeling rusty but is focused on building his confidence back. Teammate Conor Garland highlighted the importance of Demko's return, emphasizing the need for better team support.