Despite Demko’s absence, the Canucks have been fortunate that newcomer Kevin Lankinen has performed as well as anyone could have expected when he signed a one-year contract prior to the season.

The Vancouver Canucks are on the verge of getting one of the most important pieces of their lineup back into action.

The Vancouver Canucks have been without goaltender Thatcher Demko since Game 1 of the opening round of last season’s Stanley ...