Demko injured: Canucks goalie leaves ice partway through game

Thatcher Demko is injured. The Vancouver Canucks goalie had a shutout going into the second period against the Winnipeg Jets when he abruptly left the game.

Casey DeSmith replaced Demko 6:40 into the second period, after a TV timeout. Demko did not return.

Goaltender Thatcher Demko will not return to tonight’s game.

— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) March 10, 2024

Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet told reporters post-game that he had not yet spoken to the doctors regarding Demko’s injury.

“I don’t think it’s too serious, but I don’t know,” Tocchet said.

Canucks GM Patrik Allvin wasn’t able to provide more clarity during his interview on After Hours.

“I think we’ll know tomorrow,” Allvin said. “I didn’t see what happened… Hopefully he’s good.”

If Demko was hurt during the game, it wasn’t apparent when or how it happened.

Demko could have aggravated something on this save off Vladislav Namestnikov, which occurred minutes before he left the game.

Was this where Demko got hurt? pic.twitter.com/qmlTEN6Vs7

— Rob Williams (@RobTheHockeyGuy) March 10, 2024

Whatever it is, the Canucks will be hoping that it doesn’t keep Demko out long. The Stanley Cup Playoffs begin in just over six weeks.

Demko has been sensational this season with a .916 save percentage and a 33-13-2 record heading into tonight’s game. It has him in the running for the Vezina Trophy.

The Canucks went on to beat the Jets 5-0, with Demko and DeSmith sharing in the team shutout. It’s just the third time in Canucks history that two goalies have shared a shutout.

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