Kevin Lankinen Struggles Early With 6.88 GAA For Canucks

Kevin Lankinen's start to the 2026-27 season has raised concerns for the Vancouver Canucks, yielding 29 goals against across six appearances with a 6.88 goals-against average and .786 save percentage. Analytics place him at minus-10.7 goals saved above expected. Following heavy recent losses and poor defensive play in front of him, teammate Leevi Meriläinen has begun pushing for playing time with a strong start to his own campaign.