Demko left the game in the second period. His sudden exit along with his shaky injury history had some fans fearing for the worst. It was just his 10th start since returning from a poplitieus injury in his knee back which he suffered in last year’s playoffs.

It didn’t take long for Canucks fans to panic after Thatcher Demko exited early in the second period of the Vancouver Canucks’ shootout win over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night.

A 2-1 Conor Garland goal celebration was short-lived for Vancouver Canucks fans, as immediately after Vancouver took the lead in their matchup against the Seattle Kraken, goaltender Thatcher Demko left for the Canucks' dressing room. Prior to his departure, he made 11 saves on the night and only let in one goal.

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko exited tonight's game against the Seattle Kraken with an apparent injury.

Starting goaltender and 2024 Vezina Trophy runner-up Thatcher Demko left Thursday's game against the Seattle Kraken and was replaced between the pipes by Kevin Lankinen. He was ruled out by the team prior to the third period,

The Vancouver Canucks and their fanbase are holding their breath, waiting to hear more about the status of goaltender Thatcher Demko after he left Thursday night’s game against the Seattle Kraken.

The Vancouver Canucks‘ injury problems continue, as Thatcher Demko left Thursday’s game against the Seattle Kraken with an injury. The injury occurred midway through the second period when Noah Juulsen and Brandon Tanev were shoving in front of the net.

Despite goaltender Thatcher Demko's back injury, the Vancouver Canucks shine with robust 3rd/4th lines and a dependable backup goalie in Kevin Lankinen.