Aside from a couple of ugly performances, Lankinen has been the better of the Canucks' goalies recently, as Thatcher Demko has struggled to get going following a lengthy absence to begin 2024-25.
Kevin Lankinen made 20 saves to earn his fourth shutout of the season and the visiting Vancouver Canucks defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0 on Saturday night.
Signed to a team-friendly deal prior to the season, Kevin Lankinen is now at a point where the Canucks want to reward him for how he has kept the team afloat.
Lankinen was the first goaltender off the ice at morning skate and is slated to defend the home crease versus Washington on Saturday, per Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.
Kevin Lankinen made 20 saves for his fourth shutout of the season and the seventh of his career, Quinn Hughes had a goal and an assist, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0.
Lankinen has gained leaguewide acclaim for winning his first 10 road starts this season to surpass the NHL record set by Glenn Hall (1965-66) and Cam Talbot (2022-23).
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