Pettersson played only 4:06 time-on-ice before exiting Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames due to an upper-body injury. The 21-year-old defenseman is averaging 12:31 time-on-ice and has two points (0G / 2A) in 15 games this season.
Demko has not played since February 8th due to a lower-body injury but appears to be progressing towards a return after participating at practice on Friday. The 29-year-old Demko was performing at a high level before his injury, posting a 1.21 GAA and .955 SV% in his previous five appearances (3-1-0).
Karlsson had 13 games of NHL experience, including scoring one goal in nine games this season, but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 25-year-old Karlsson has 32 points (19G / 13A) in 28 games with the Abbotsford Canucks (AHL) this season.
Pettersson played only 4:06 time-on-ice before exiting Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames due to an upper-body injury. The 21-year-old defenseman is averaging 12:31 time-on-ice and has two points (0G / 2A) in 15 games this season.
Aman will draw into the lineup on Wednesday as the Canucks opt to get some fresh legs into their lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Nils Jonathan Lekkerimaki will sit in his place.
Lekkerimaki will be the odd-man out on Wednesday as the Canucks opt to get some fresh legs into their lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Nils Aman will draw into the lineup in his place.
Myers was a surprise scratch on Wednesday, with the Canucks not announcing his absence prior to warmups. His spot in the lineup could potentially filled by Quinn Hughes, who is a game-time decision with his own undisclosed injury.
Lankinen allowed three goals on 26 shots (.885 SV%) in yesterday's 4-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens and will return to the crease on Wednesday in a highly contest battle between the Calgary Flames for a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. The 29-year-old Lankinen has a 2.54 GAA and .905 SV% in 41 games this season (22-12-7). The Canucks enter Wednesday's contest as +135 road underdogs against a Flames squad with points in four straight (2-0-2).
Lankinen allowed three goals on 26 shots (.885 SV%) in yesterday's 4-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens and will likely return to the crease on Wednesday in a highly contest battle between the Calgary Flames for a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. The 29-year-old Lankinen has a 2.54 GAA and .905 SV% in 41 games this season (22-12-7). The Canucks enter Wednesday's contest as +135 road underdogs against a Flames squad with points in four straight (2-0-2).
The Canucks are coming off a 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars when Lankinen allowed three goals on 18 shots (.833 SV%). The 29-year-old Lankinen will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens, looking to build on his 2.53 GAA and .905 SV% through 40 games this season (22-11-7). The Canucks enter Tuesday's contest as -141 home favorites against a Canadiens team that has lost two straight (0-1-1).
The Canucks are coming off a 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars when Lankinen allowed three goals on 18 shots (.833 SV%). The 29-year-old Lankinen will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens, looking to build on his 2.53 GAA and .905 SV% through 40 games this season (22-11-7). The Canucks enter Tuesday's contest as -141 home favorites against a Canadiens team that has lost two straight (0-1-1).
A 29-year-old blue-liner, Schuldt played his second career game last and could draw into the lineup again after being recalled from the AHL. Schuldt has appeared in 53 AHL games this season, scoring four goals and adding 13 assists.
Stillman was the 29th overall pick of the Devils in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old has yet to play an NHL game and has nine points (3G / 6A) in 46 games with the Utica Comets (AHL) this season.
Kane has spent the entirety of the 2024-25 season recovering from abdominal surgery and has officially been shut down for the remainder of the campaign. The 33-year-old Kane has spent the previous three seasons with the Oilers, tallying 111 points (62G / 49A) in 161 games.
Lankinen saved 14 of 16 shots (.875 SV%) in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks and will return to the crease on Friday against the Minnesota Wild. The 29-year-old Lankinen has a 2.56 GAA and .904 SV% in 38 games this season (21-10-7). The Canucks enter Friday's contest as -123 home favorites against the Wild.
A 29-year-old blue-liner, Schuldt has just a single NHL game under his belt, which came way back in the 2018-19 season with the Golden Knights. Schuldt has appeared in 53 AHL games this season, scoring four goals and adding 13 assists.
The Canucks have been outscored 11-5 in their last two games (0-2-0) and will turn to Lankinen between the pipes on Wednesday against the Anaheim Ducks. Lankinen struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 23 shots (.783 SV%) in a 6-3 loss to the Seattle Kraken. The 29-year-old Finnish netminder has a 2.57 GAA and .904 SV% in 37 games this season (20-10-7). The Canucks enter Wednesday's contest as -222 home favorites against a Ducks squad that defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 last night.
Pettersson did not play the previous game for the Canucks but will re-enter the lineup on Wednesday against the Anaheim Ducks, replacing an injured Quinn Hughes (undisclosed). The 21-year-old Pettersson is averaging 12:23 time-on-ice and has one point (0G / 1A) in 10 games this season.
