Kevin Lankinen Tapped to Start Saturday Against Lightning

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen will get the start in net for Saturday's road contest against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Lankinen has endured a rough start to the 2026-27 season, posting a 1-5-0 record while allowing 29 goals on 131 shots. He has given up five or more goals in four of his six outings thus far as he prepares to face a 5-2-0 Lightning squad.