Demko signed a three-year, $25.5 million contract extension with Vancouver on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Demko will see a nice bump in salary, going from $5 million AAV this year to $8.5 million AAV when his new deal begins in 2026-27. If it weren't for health concerns, the 29-year-old netminder likely could have commanded a slightly higher salary -- though two-time Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck set the market at the same $8.5 million Demko is getting. Injuries limited Demko to just 23 regular-season games last year in which he posted a 10-8-3 record and 2.90 GAA. If he can stay healthy, which is a big if, Demko figures to be near the top of most statistical categories during the 2025-26 campaign.

Demko (illness) won't be in the lineup for the rest of the regular season, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

After missing Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to Minnesota, Demko won't play in Monday's home matchup against San Jose or Wednesday's home game versus Vegas. Kevin Lankinen and Nikita Tolopilo could split the final two games of the Canucks' season. Demko will conclude the 2024-25 campaign with a 10-8-3 record, one shutout, a 2.90 GAA and an .889 save percentage across 23 appearances.

Demko is expected to miss Saturday's home game against Minnesota because of an illness, per Thomas Drance of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Demko has a 10-8-3 record, 2.90 GAA and .889 save percentage in 23 appearances in 2024-25. His slated absence would explain why Vancouver summoned goaltender Nikita Tolopilo from AHL Abbotsford as an emergency recall. Vancouver hasn't announced who will start versus the Wild, but Tolopilo will likely serve as the understudy to Kevin Lankinen.

Demko stopped 23 of 27 shots in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime win over the Stars. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.

EDGE Analysis

In one of the more unusual finishes to a game this season, the Canucks fell behind 5-2 after giving up two goals in 24 seconds late in the third period. They then bounced all the way back with three goals in the final minute, followed by a Kiefer Sherwood tally in overtime to give Demko his fourth win in his last six outings despite the poor performance. For the season, Demko is up to 10-8-3 with a 2.90 GAA and an .889 save percentage over 23 appearances. The Canucks' next game is another tough matchup in Colorado on Thursday.

Demko will patrol the road crease Tuesday versus the Stars, Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet relays.

EDGE Analysis

Demko is 3-2-0 with a 2.82 GAA and an .892 save percentage since returning from a lower-body injury March 24. Vancouver is all but eliminated from postseason contention, but if Demko can stay healthy for the team's remaining five games, he could set himself up for a bounce-back season in 2025-26. The 29-year-old was dealing with a knee injury last offseason, so a full summer of training would likely go a long way for Demko, who posted an outstanding 35-14-2 record in 2023-24. As for Tuesday's opponent, Dallas has dropped back-to-back games after winning seven straight.

Demko made 30 saves in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

The Canucks scored five times in the first period, taking most of the drama out of the result. Demko has shouldered a heavy workload since returning from a lower-body injury in late March, starting five of Vancouver's last six games and going 3-2-0 with a 2.82 GAA and .892 save percentage as the team tries to keep its rapidly fading playoff hopes alive.

Demko will guard the home net Saturday against the Ducks, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Demko is looking to bounce back from a rough outing against Seattle on Wednesday when he allowed four goals on 18 shots in a 5-0 loss. The 29-year-old netminder is 2-2-0 with an .878 save percentage in four games since returning from a month-long stint on the injured list. Anaheim sits 27th in the league with 2.69 goals per game in 2024-25.

Demko allowed four goals on 18 shots in Wednesday's 5-0 loss to the Kraken. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.

EDGE Analysis

This was essentially a must-win game for the Canucks, but the whole team fell flat. Demko is now 2-2-0 with 12 goals allowed over his last four outings since returning from a lower-body injury. The 29-year-old is 8-8-3 with a 2.90 GAA and an .888 save percentage over 21 starts this season. The Canucks aren't mathematically out of the playoff race yet, but they're eight points back with one game in hand after this contest. Demko could be rested once they're eliminated, as he's had a rough season between poor performance and injuries. He'll likely start one of the next two games as the Canucks host the Ducks on Saturday and the Golden Knights on Sunday.

Demko is slated to start at home against Seattle on Wednesday, per Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com.

EDGE Analysis

Demko has an 8-7-3 record, 2.84 GAA and .892 save percentage across 20 appearances in 2024-25. He stopped 24 of 27 shots (.889 save percentage) en route to a 3-1 loss to Winnipeg on Sunday. Seattle ranks 16th in the NHL in goals per game with 2.97.

Demko stopped 24 of 27 shots in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Winnipeg.

EDGE Analysis

Demko suffered a defeat for the first time since Jan. 31, when he allowed three goals on 14 shots in a loss to the Stars. The 29-year-old goaltender missed 15 straight games between Feb. 22 and March 22 due to a lower-body injury, but he's expected to remain as the Canucks' starting netminder now that he's back to full fitness. He's gone 2-1-0 with a 2.66 GAA and a .900 save percentage in his last three starts.