Hughes (lower-body) will remain out vs. Toronto on Saturday.
Vancouver Canucks News
Goalie Start
Demko will start in San Jose on Thursday.
Demko will make his 16th start of the season when the Canucks travel to San Jose to take on the Sharks on Thursday. Demko enjoyed his best start of the season in his last outing, stopping all 25 shots he faced in a 3-0 victory over the Avalanche. The shutout should be a big boost of confidence for Demko, who has struggled to regain his form this season since returning from injury. He's a great bet to stay in the win column on Thursday as the Canucks enter action at -190 on the money line.
The Canucks have signed Marcus Pettersson to a six-year contract extension worth $33.0 million ($5.5M AAV).
Hughes (lower-body) will not travel with Vancouver to San Jose and will miss his third straight game on Thursday.
Hughes suffered a lower-body injury late in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Dallas Stars and has not played since. He will miss a third consecutive game on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. The 25-year-old Hughes is amid another Norris trophy caliber season, posting 59 points (14G / 45A) in 47 games. Filip Hronek has been the quarterback on Vancouver's top powerplay unit while Hughes has been sidelined.
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Juulsen is a healthy scratch for Tuesday's game against the Avalanche.
Juulsen will be the odd-man out when the Canucks host the Avs on Tuesday. Juulsen is yet to register a point in 35 games this season.
Goalie Start
Demko will start vs. Colorado on Tuesday.
The Canucks have lost two straight and will attempt to return to the win column with Demko between the pipes on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche. Demko struggled in his most recent outing, allowing three goals on 14 shots (.786 SV%) in a 5-3 loss to the Dallas Stars. The 29-year-old Demko was last season's runner-up for the Vezina trophy but has failed to match that success this season, posting a 3.26 GAA and .873 SV% in 14 games (4-6-3). The Canucks enter Tuesday's contest as +130 home underdogs against an Avalanche team outscoring their opposition 7-0 during a two-game winning streak.
Hughes (lower-body) will remain out on Tuesday vs. Colorado.
Hughes suffered a lower-body injury late in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Dallas Stars and has not played since. He will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 25-year-old Hughes is amid another Norris trophy caliber season, posting 59 points (14G / 45A) in 47 games.
Goalie Start
Demko is expected to start on Tuesday vs. Colorado.
The Canucks have lost two straight and will attempt to return to the win column with Demko between the pipes on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche. Demko struggled in his most recent outing, allowing three goals on 14 shots (.786 SV%) in a 5-3 loss to the Dallas Stars. The 29-year-old Demko was last season's runner-up for the Vezina trophy but has failed to match that success this season, posting a 3.26 GAA and .873 SV% in 14 games (4-6-3). The Canucks enter Tuesday's contest as +130 home underdogs against an Avalanche team outscoring their opposition 7-0 during a two-game winning streak.
Pettersson will draw back into Vancouver's lineup on Sunday vs. Detroit.
Hughes (lower-body) is a late scratch vs. Detroit on Sunday.
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Forbort will be a healthy scratch on Sunday vs. Detroit.
Juulsen (undisclosed) will return vs. Detroit on Sunday.
Di Giuseppe has cleared waivers and will be assigned to Abbotsford (AHL).
Sherwood (undisclosed) will return vs. Detroit on Sunday.
Mancini will be a game-time decision to make his Canucks' debut on Sunday vs. Detroit.
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Chytil will make his Canucks' debut on Sunday vs. Detroit.
Line Change
O'Connor will make his Vancouver debut on Sunday vs. Detroit.
Pettersson will make his Canucks' debut on Sunday vs. Detroit.
Goalie Start
Lankinen will start vs. Detroit on Sunday.
Hughes (lower-body) will be a game-time decision vs. Detroit on Sunday.
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