Thatcher Demko missed Saturday\u0027s morning skate but Vancouver Canucks head coach downplayed his absence.
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Tocchet did confirm that Demko has been dealing with a groin injury, suffered in a Dec. 1 game vs. the Florida Panthers. Thatcher Demko #35 of the Vancouver Canucks is helped off the ice after an injury during the first period against the Florida Panthers at Rogers Arena on December 1, 2022 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.Demko has been practising with his teammates since early last week and on Tuesday was feeling upbeat about his progress, even saying he hoped to be the Canucks’ backup on Saturday night vs. Philadelphia.
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