The starter took treatment after Game 1 and didn't practise Monday. Tocchet said the injury is not related to the March 9 knee ailment. A report said Demko had an MRI knee scan Monday.
DeSmith was levelled by a heavy shoulder hit from Predators winger Michael McCarron on Friday. His injury isn't related to that contact.
The decisive game three of the series is set for Wednesday night at 7 p.m. at the Covelli Centre.
The Canucks are hosting their first playoff home game since April 15, 2015. They claimed their first Pacific Division title in 11 years with 50 wins and 109 points.
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The Canucks had the seventh-best road record during the regular season (27-14-4) and relish everything about the challenge. .
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