NASHVILLE -- Thatcher Demko made 31 saves, and Quinn Hughes had two assists for the Vancouver Canucks in a 3-1 win against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday. Linus Karlsson scored his first NHL goal for the Canucks (23-17-10), who have won three consecutive games.

A Vezina finalist last season, Demko has struggled in 2024-25 and is on pace to finish with a save percentage below .900 for the first time since 2017-18, when he played only one game. With only 33 games left in the regular season,

The last 10-plus months have been very difficult for Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko following two injuries to his knee.

The Edmonton Oilers are in a great spot as they push toward the 2025 Trade Deadline on March 7th, 2025. They seem poised to push for first in the Pacific Division and have plenty of time to make any moves to improve their lineup for another deep playoff run as they try to win their first Stanley Cup since 1990.

With the recent rumors of Thatcher Demko not wanting to play in Vancouver, worried thoughts begin to form. If Demko is traded, who becomes the go-to man in net for the Vancouver Canucks?

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko spoke about this season and how it's been difficult for him and the team.

Ask Thatcher Demko whether his play since returning to the Vancouver Canucks lineup in early December has been up to snuff. “I don’t think I’ve been good enough this year,” the veteran goalie admitted this week after the team blew a 2-1 lead in the third period against the Buffalo Sabres and lost 3-2.

The Vancouver Canucks hit double-digit losses in Rogers Arena on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres. Thatcher Demko earned his third consecutive and 11th start of the season for the Canucks, with standout free agent signing Kevin Lankinen sidelined due to an illness.

Jiri Kulich had a goal and two assists and the Buffalo Sabres rallied to beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Tuesday night. JJ Peterka also scored and had an assist for the Sabres, while Tage Thompson scored his team-leading 21st of the season.

Thatcher Demko’s ability to stay healthy remains a significant question mark. When he’s at full strength, however, he has the potential to be one of the NHL’s top goaltenders.

Filip Forsberg had two assists against Anaheim but no goals, ending his bid at breaking his own club-record seven-game goal streak. Forsberg has 19 points (nine goals, 10 assists) during a 10-game point streak, and a point on Wednesday will tie him for the fourth-longest point streak in Nashville franchise history.

I checked in on the crowded field of Eastern Conference wild card hopefuls to see where each team stood. The Columbus Blue Jackets and Ottawa Senators have played well enough in the interim, and I’m still bullish about their chances.