Canucks Goaltender Thatcher Demko Day-to-Day
Goaltender Jiri Patera has been called up on an emergency basis as the Canucks face back-to-back games this weekend. Meanwhile, Thatcher Demko's day-to-day status has become a familiar situation for Canucks fans.
Injury Background and Impact
Demko suffered a torn popliteus muscle during Game 1 of Vancouver's first-round playoff series in the 2023-2024 season. This rare and difficult injury limited him to just 23 games last season, where he posted his lowest performance numbers in an otherwise solid career. The popliteus injury can be persistent and possibly affect him long-term.
Current Performance Despite Injury
The severity of Demko's injury and its management are crucial. Despite this, he has been a key factor in preventing the Canucks from falling to the bottom of the standings amid multiple injuries. Demko has won five of his nine starts this season.
Management and Playing Time
- Demko is likely to take planned rest days from practices and games to avoid re-injury.
- This season, he has started 9 of 15 games, projecting about 49 starts for the full season.
Statistics
- Save percentage: .912, close to his career average of .910.
- Goals Saved Above Expected: 7.6, ranking fifth in the NHL this season.
"Thatcher Demko has been a big reason why the Canucks have not fallen into the basement of the standings with all of the injuries they have had."
Author's summary: Despite a rare and challenging injury, Thatcher Demko's steady performance and careful management keep him a vital asset for the Canucks this NHL season.
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