The 28-year-old netminder has gone 34-13-2 with a career-high .917 save percentage and 2.47 goals-against average in 49 games.
Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet confirmed on Monday that goaltender Thatcher Demko will return from injury on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames.
Vancouver has two games remaining, a safe five-point lead on the Edmonton Oilers in the Pacific Division and trails the Dallas Stars by four points with one game in hand for the top seed in the Western Conference. In other words, Tuesday’s game against Calgary is important, and the Canucks will have their anchor back in the crease.
Demko has returned to the NHL’s elite form this season. The 28-year-old netminder has gone 34-13-2 with a .917 save percentage and 2.47 goals-against average in 49 games. Both numbers would be career highs in his seventh season. He was selected for his second career All-Star Game and still ranks fourth in wins despite his absence.
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