Nikita Tolopilo to Start Against Blackhawks Following Roster Moves

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Nikita Tolopilo will start in Friday's road game against the Chicago Blackhawks. Tolopilo enters the contest with a 3-5-2 record, a 3.27 GAA, and a .901 save percentage across 12 appearances. Following the trade deadline, the Canucks conducted a paper transaction to assign Tolopilo to the AHL and recall him on an emergency basis to ensure roster flexibility for the remainder of the season.