Canucks Goalie Demko Exits Game Against Maple Leafs Due to Injury Concern
The Vancouver Canucks' goalie, Thatcher Demko, exited the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs due to an undisclosed injury. Kevin Lankinen took over in net, and updates on Demko's condition are pending.
The netminder left the game at Rogers Arena Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs midway through the first period. Most people in the building missed the switch for Kevin Lankinen, as it took place during a TV timeout.
A review of the previous couple of minutes before Demko left the game didn't suggest anything out of the ordinary: he didn’t look awkward in making any saves, didn’t stumble while playing the puck, nor did he deal with any collisions.
Kevin Lankinen took his place in goal.
The Sportsnet broadcast showed Demko walking back to the Canucks' room.
The Canucks have yet to provide an update on his condition.
Demko was previously injured to start the season as he rehabilitated from an injured popliteus muscle in his left knee.
