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Vancouver Canucks Make Significant Lineup Changes & Announce Goalie for Matchup Against Carolina Hurricanes

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Maverick Mitchell
January 10, 2025  (3:45 PM)
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The Vancouver Canucks are finally back looking like the the team and roster their are supposed to play in the ice as they announce their lineup and starting goalie for matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes.

"All the Stars are Here"

Even though technically Thatcher Demko returned to the active lineup last game in the loss to the Washington Capitals, he was playing backup to Kevin Lankinen after sustaining back spasms and keeping him out for a few games.

Demko only missed three games, which is a relief considering the last time he got injured he missed nearly eight months. - Daniel Wagner

Demko will get the start in order try and get back the season after losing 7 of their last 10 games.

Vancouver Canucks Projected Lineup Against Carolina Hurricanes

Forwards

DeBrusk. Pettersson. Garland.
Boeser. Miller. Lekkerimäki.
Sasson. Suter. Sherwood.
Heinen. Blueger. PDG.

Defense

Hughes. Myers.
Forbort. Juulsen.
Soucy. Desharnais.

Goalies

Thatcher Demko
Kevin Lankinen

Despite all of the issues and drama hanging over the Vancouver Canucks, the biggest narrative coming into this game is the long-awaited return of superstar Elias Pettersson.

He will sure to make a big difference as the Canucks are desperate to start winning once again.

The All-Star sits 5th in points for the Vancouver Canucks this season, recording 10 goals and 18 assists for 28 points in 34 games, sitting at just under a point per game average.

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