Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko likely not back until conference finals


by www.theprovince.com

www.theprovince.com— The Vancouver Canucks' goal will be manned by Casey DeSmith (or Arturs Silovs) for the first two rounds of the playoffs. .

ESPN—Canucks top goalie Thatcher Demko out for at least Game 2. Coach Rick Tocchet said starting goalie Thatcher Demko would be out for Game 2, and questionable for the rest of the series against the Predators, with a new injury.

www.theprovince.com—'He's our rock': Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko a finalist for the Vezina Trophy. Demko is the first Canucks goalie since Roberto Luongo to be a finalist for the NHL's award for top goaltender. .

News18—Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko will miss Game 2 against Predators. VANCOUVER, British Columbia: The Vancouver Canucks will be without goalie Thatcher Demko when they face the Nashville Predators in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday. Coach Rick Tocchet says Demko is “day to day” and will be evaluated later in the day. He will be replaced in net by backup Casey DeSmith. Demko, 28, stopped 22 shots for the Canucks in a 4-2 Game 1 victory on Sunday night. Demko missed a month after suffering a knee injury on March 9, but returned for Vancouver’s...