Thatcher Demko, the Vancouver Canucks goalie, was replaced by Casey DeSmith during a game against VGK. Demko left the game due to an injury, with DeSmith taking over in the net. The injury to Demko impacted the Canucks' 5-0 win, highlighting the team's reliance on him throughout the season. Despite the setback, Demko was named the NHL's Third Star of the Week.
Despite picking up in injury, #Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko was named the NHL's Third Star of the Week. Read more on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️ https://t.co/IEuOeHkH5s
The #Canucks will be without their No. 1 goalie Thatcher Demko for a little bit while he deals with an injury. Read more on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️ https://t.co/cszuRCB4ih
Have the #Canucks leaned on Thatcher Demko too much this season? (3rd in NHL with 49 stats) Presented by @TimHortons (https://t.co/gRCfoVNFYv)
The injury to Thatcher Demko took some shine off the Canucks' 5-0 win, and much of the atmosphere out of Rogers Arena. Even with a reliable backup in Casey DeSmith, any injury to Demko is a challenge for the Canucks. @imacSportsnet has the story. https://t.co/qBoacie91s
Thatcher Demko is not in the net to start the period for the #Canucks
Demko to dressing room, with DeSmith now in net is …. not good for Canucks. Vancouver has had a charmed season w injuries. Only a few and none to top players.
Thatcher Demko is gone to the #Canucks room. Casey DeSmith is replacing him in the crease
#Canucks G Casey DeSmith has replaced Thatcher Demko with 13:20 to go in the 2nd period.
Thatcher Demko stopped all 7 VGK shots and Canucks up 2-0 after 1. https://t.co/KLlcYFYybB