Lankinen Sidelined for Canucks' Road Trip Due to Personal Reasons

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen (personal) will not travel with the team on their upcoming four-game road trip, which commences Wednesday against Anaheim. Lankinen is away for personal reasons, with no clear timeline for his return. This absence comes as Thatcher Demko (lower body) is also unavailable, prompting the Canucks to recall Jiri Patera from AHL Abbotsford under emergency conditions. Lankinen has posted a 4-7-2 record with a 3.63 GAA and an .880 save percentage across 13 appearances this season.