Juulsen failed to pick up a point in 12 games with Vancouver but had six PIMs and a +1 plus/minus and has been reassigned to Abbotsford (AHL) after clearing waivers Friday. The 26-year-old returns to the AHL just in time for the playoffs, as he had three goals, 20 points, 34 PIMs and a +9 plus/minus through 49 games prior to his call-up.
Wolanin had three assists, 16 SOG, four PIMs and a +5 plus/minus through 16 games with Vancouver but will head back to Abbotsford (AHL) as the Canucks' season comes to a close. The 28-year-old returns to the minors, where he was on fire previously, with six goals, 55 points, and a +12 plus/minus in 49 games played.
Demko stopped 41 of 43 shots (.953 SV%) for his second-straight win as he beat the Calgary Flames in his previous start. The 27-year-old has slowly improved his season numbers with his strong play this last month, with his 13-14-4 record, .900 SV%, 3.20 GAA. He takes on the Anaheim Ducks, who have lost 11 straight contests and continue to push for the highest chances at the #1 overall pick this offseason.
Blueger has four goals, 12 assists, 81 SOG, 30 PIMs and a -9 plus/minus through 61 games played between Pittsburgh and Vegas but will be a healthy scratch Thursday. The 28-year-old will be replaced by Mike Amadio in Vegas' lineup.
Hughes was sick for Wednesday's team practice but will play Thursday as planned vs. Chicago. The 23-year-old has seven goals, 66 assists, 146 SOG, 26 PIMs and a +14 plus/minus through 73 games this season.
McWard had nine goals, 12 assists, eight PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 39 games with Ohio State University (NCAA) this season and has signed a two-year, entry-level contract Tuesday. The 21-year-old undrafted defenseman will make his NHL debut on Thursday vs. the Chicago Blackhawks.
McWard had nine goals, 12 assists, eight PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 39 games with Ohio State University (NCAA) this season and has signed a two-year, entry-level contract Tuesday. The 21-year-old undrafted defenseman will make his NHL debut on Thursday vs. the Chicago Blackhawks.
Demko allowed three goals on 24 shots (.875 SV%) for his third-straight loss as he was defeated by the Los Angeles Kings in his previous start. The 27-year-old is on pace to have the worst statistical season of his career, with his 11-14-4 record, .894 SV% and 3.37 GAA. He will take on the Chicago Blackhawks, who just snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 4-3 win over Calgary last game.
Brisebois had a goal, two assists, 15 SOG, six PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 17 games but will now miss the remainder of the 2022-23 season due to an undisclosed injury.
Demko allowed six goals on 31 shots (.806 SV%) to snap a two-game winning streak as he took the loss vs. St. Louis in his previous start. ˇThe 27-year-old had a horrendous start to the season, which has led to his current 11-13-3 record, 3.32 GAA and .895 SV%. He takes on the Calgary Flames, who have won two straight and are second in the NHL in shots per game (35.5).
Hronek was able to suit up for four games for the Vancouver Canucks before it was announced Friday that he would miss the remainder of the 2022-23 season due to a shoulder injury. The 25-year-old finishes his campaign with nine goals, 30 assists, 124 SOG, 34 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus through 64 games played between Vancouver and Detroit.
Demko allowed six goals on 31 shots (.806 SV%) to snap a two-game winning streak as he took the loss vs. St. Louis in his previous start. ˇThe 27-year-old had a horrendous start to the season, which has led to his current 11-13-3 record, 3.32 GAA and .895 SV%. He takes on the Calgary Flames, who have won two-straight and are second in the NHL in shots per game (35.5).
