The Vancouver Canucks have placed goaltender Thatcher Demko on IR retroactive to January 10. Demko left Saturday's game after the first period with a lower-body injury. Post-game, Head Coach Adam Foote did not provide many details other than that Demko would be reevaluated over the next few days. With Demko going on IR, he is ineligible to return until after the team returns home from their road trip. In a corresponding move, the Canucks have called up Nikita Tolopilo from the AHL [http://thn.com/ahl]. Tolopilo has looked sharp in limited NHL action this season, posting a 2-1-0 record with a save percentage of .911. Demko has already missed time this year with a lower-body injury. He was injured on November 11 and was sidelined for 12 games. Demko has only played 43 games since the start of the 2024-25 season as he has battled multiple injuries over the past two years. Jan 2, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) in the net against the Seattle Kraken in the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/cb8fa4f1-78cd-4927-890c-03add630d14f.jpeg] Jan 2, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) in the net against the Seattle Kraken in the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwr-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, don't forget to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks]. Latest From THN’s Vancouver Canucks Site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/]: Canucks Jersey Thrown On Ice In Toronto During Vancouver’s Sixth-Straight Loss [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/canucks-jersey-thrown-on-ice-in-toronto-after-vancouver-s-sixth-straight-loss] Canucks Thatcher Demko Leaves Game Against Maple Leafs With Lower-Body Injury [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/canucks-thatcher-demko-leaves-game-against-maple-leafs-with-lower-body-injury] Why Now Is Not The Time For The Canucks To Trade For Jesperi Kotkaniemi [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/why-now-is-not-the-time-for-the-canucks-to-trade-for-jesperi-kotkaniemi] For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*twovkp*_ga*MTk0NDM0Mzk0OS4xNzQ2MjQ0ODA2*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NjEyNTE0MDEkbzU3MCRnMSR0MTc2MTI1MjA1MyRqNjAkbDAkaDA.]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum. The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/28dc4c54-eb72-4b48-be9a-5d4d4fcbf370.jpeg] The Hockey News
