After some questions as to who would start the second-half of the Vancouver Canucks’ weekend back-to-back at home, Kevin Lankinen was named tonight’s starter against the Colorado Avalanche, as per Canucks Head Coach Adam Foote via pre-game media availability.

Vancouver Canucks' Jake DeBrusk, back left, and Elias Pettersson celebrate DeBrusk's goal against Colorado Avalanche goalie MacKenzie Blackwood, front right, during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Brock Boeser broke a tie on a partial breakaway with 5:45 left in the Vancouver Canucks' 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night. Boeser took a long pass from Kiefer Sherwood, got behind the defense and beat Elvis Merzlikins with a shot over the glove.

The Vancouver Canucks will welcome back a key member of their lineup against the Chicago Blackhawks. After missing the last three games with an injury, Conor Garland will draw back into the lineup on Wednesday night. Garland is also projected to play on the first power play unit, as he was seen practicing with the group during the morning skate.

Vancouver Canucks Head Coach Adam Foote met with the media ahead of Sunday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche and provided an update regarding his goaltending situation for this evening: “Lanks [Kevin Lankinen] is playing tonight,

For the first time since the birth of his son, Kevin Lankinen posted photos of his newborn, with a special shoutout to his wife.

Ahead of a weekend back-to-back at home, the Vancouver Canucks have recalled goaltender Jiří Patera from Abbotsford under emergency conditions. This move is definitely one to keep an eye out for, as this may indicate that one of Thatcher Demko or Kevin Lankinen may be unavailable to play this weekend.