Kevin Lankinen Set for Sixth Consecutive Start as Canucks Face Lightning

Kevin Lankinen is slated to make his sixth consecutive start for the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday against the Lightning, stepping up significantly since Thatcher Demko's lower-body injury. The 30-year-old goaltender has been heavily relied upon, despite securing only one win in his previous five appearances. Entering the contest, Lankinen holds a 3-5-2 record with a 3.58 goals-against average and an .886 save percentage. He faces a challenging Lightning offense that has scored three or more goals in their last four games. Lankinen previously signed a five-year, $22.5 million contract with the Canucks in February of 2025.