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Injury Illness
Est. Return 4/7/2026
2025 Stats
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9
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26
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0
GAA
3.69
SV%
.875
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Considering he wasn't even signed until training camp, Lankinen's performance for the Canucks was absolutely massive, especially considering Thatcher Demko never really looked comfortable after a long-term knee injury. Lankinen finished the season with a 25-15-10 record, a 2.62 GAA and a .902 save percentage. Those weren't league-winning numbers in fantasy, but he was plenty helpful for managers who plucked him off the waiver wire early on. The 30-year-old won't be facing uncertainity in his playing situation for a while, as he earned a five-year contract extension in February. Lankinen and Demko figure to share the crease, and while Lankinen might not be a full-time starter, he's still no worse than a No. 3 option in fantasy. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a five-year, $22.5 million contract with the Canucks in February of 2025.
Dealing with illness
Lankinen was "under the weather," according to head coach Adam Foote, making the goaltender unavailable to suit up versus the Mammoth on Saturday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear if Lankinen will be ready to go Tuesday versus the Golden Knights, though the Canucks could just opt to shut him down, considering they've already secured the worst record in the league. Jiri Patera received an emergency recall from AHL Abbotsford on Saturday to cover Lankinen's absence.
It's unclear if Lankinen will be ready to go Tuesday versus the Golden Knights, though the Canucks could just opt to shut him down, considering they've already secured the worst record in the league. Jiri Patera received an emergency recall from AHL Abbotsford on Saturday to cover Lankinen's absence.
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Moving from rebuilding Chicago to Nashville meant Lankinen had significantly less playing time in 2022-23. Working as a backup to Juuse Saros, Lankinen had a 9-8-1 record, a 2.75 GAA and a .916 save percentage. Those numbers are more in line with his rookie year, so it's safe to say Lankinen is a fairly solid backup, though he'll feel a bit of a hot seat as the only thing standing between top prospect Yaroslav Askarov and an NHL job. Lankinen will want to perform well in his walk year, and if the Predators fall out of contention (or maybe even if they don't), he could be on the move at the trade deadline to shore up a contender's depth in the crease.
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Wins chaotic game
Lankinen stopped 24 of 30 shots in Wednesday's 8-6 win over the Avalanche.
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Tending twine Wednesday
Lankinen will patrol the road crease versus the Avalanche on Wednesday, Canucks Insider reports.
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Tagged with another loss
Lankinen stopped 30 of 33 shots in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights. The fourth goal was an empty-netter with 1:10 left in the third period.
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Defending crease Monday
Lankinen will protect the road net against the Golden Knights on Monday, per Olivia McDonald of Canucks Insider.
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Struggles in relief outing
Lankinen gave up three goals on 12 shots in relief of Nikita Tolopilo in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Flames.
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Occupies starter's net
Lankinen was in the starter's net during the morning skate, Dan Murphy of Sportsnet reports, putting him in line to start Monday's road matchup against Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Lankinen has gone 0-4-0 in his last five appearances while allowing 18 goals on 133 shots. He has posted a record of 8-25-5 this season with a 3.65 GAA and an .876 save percentage across 42 appearances.
Lankinen has gone 0-4-0 in his last five appearances while allowing 18 goals on 133 shots. He has posted a record of 8-25-5 this season with a 3.65 GAA and an .876 save percentage across 42 appearances.