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Lankinen will start in Winnipeg on Tuesday.

The Canucks are coming off an impressive 3-0 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, courtesy of a 20-save shutout by Lankinen, his fourth of the season. Lankinen returns to the crease on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets, looking to build on his 2.51 GAA and .906 SV% through 29 games this season (16-7-6). The Canucks enter Tuesday's contest as +140 road underdogs against a Jets squad coming off a 3-0 win over the Colorado Avalanche.

Kevin Lankinen
Hronek (upper-body) will return to Vancouver's lineup on Tuesday in Winnipeg.

Hronek has not played since suffering an upper-body injury on November 27th and was assigned to the AHL last week for a conditioning stint with the Abbottsford Canucks. Before his injury, the 27-year-old Hronek was averaging 23:36 time-on-ice, recording nine points (1G / 8A) in 21 games this season.

Filip Hronek
Hronek (upper-body) will be a game-time decision in Winnipeg on Tuesday.

Hronek has not played since suffering an upper-body injury on November 27th and was assigned to the AHL last week for a conditioning stint with the Abbottsford Canucks. Before his injury, the 27-year-old Hronek was averaging 23:36 time-on-ice, recording nine points (1G / 8A) in 21 games this season.

Filip Hronek
Hronek completed his conditioning stint in Abbotsford (AHL) and has rejoined Vancouver.

Hronek has not played since suffering an upper-body injury on November 27th and was assigned to the AHL last week for a conditioning stint with the Abbottsford Canucks. Before his injury, the 27-year-old Hronek was averaging 23:36 time-on-ice, recording nine points (1G / 8A) in 21 games this season.

Filip Hronek
Pettersson (undisclosed) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play in Carolina on Friday.

Pettersson has not played since December 23rd, missing six straight games, but could return to the lineup on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 26-year-old Pettersson has had an off season after back-to-back point-per-game campaigns, scoring 28 points (10G / 18A) through 34 contests.

Elias Pettersson
Demko will start in Carolina on Friday.

Demko will make his eighth start of the season when the Canucks travel to Carolina to take on the Hurricanes on Friday. It's Demko's first appearance since exiting early due to back spasms in Vancouver's 4-3 shootout victory over the Kraken on January 2nd. The Canucks franchise netminder has struggled between injuries this season, registering a 2-1-3 record and an .881 SV% on the year. He'll need to be at his best on Friday as he faces a Hurricanes team that's fresh off a decisive 6-3 victory over the Maple Leafs on Thursday.

Thatcher Demko
Pettersson (undisclosed) has been activated from IR.

Pettersson has not played since December 23rd, missing six straight games, but could return to the lineup on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 26-year-old Pettersson has had an off season after back-to-back point-per-game campaigns, scoring 28 points (10G / 18A) through 34 contests.

Elias Pettersson
Pettersson (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision in Carolina on Friday.

Pettersson has not played since December 23rd, missing six straight games, but could return to the lineup on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 26-year-old Pettersson has had an off season after back-to-back point-per-game campaigns, scoring 28 points (10G / 18A) through 34 contests.

Elias Pettersson
Chytil (upper-body) skated at morning skate but is out on Thursday vs. New Jersey.

Chytil exited Tuesday's loss to the Dallas Stars in the second period due to an upper-body injury, which does not appear overly severe given his presence at practice on Thursday. The 25-year-old Chytil is averaging 14:02 time-on-ice and has 17 points (10G / 7A) in 33 games this season.

Filip Chytil
Silovs has been reassigned to Abbotsford (AHL) on Thursday.

Silovs being reassigned to Abbotsford (AHL) likely indicated that Thatcher Demko (back) is ready to return to Vancouver's lineup. Silovs began the season in Vancouver but has predominantly been in the AHL since Demko debuted. The 23-year-old Silovs has a 2.44 GAA and .900 SV% in five games with Abbottsford (AHL).

Arturs Silovs
Pettersson (undisclosed) is not on the ice for warmups for Wednesday's game in Washington.

Pettersson has not played since December 23rd but appears to be nearing a return to the lineup as he was a game-time decision Wednesday. The 26-year-old Pettersson has had an off season after back-to-back point-per-game campaigns, scoring 28 points (10G / 18A) through 34 contests this season.

Elias Pettersson
Hronek (upper-body) has been assigned to Abbotsford (AHL) for conditioning.

Hronek has not played since suffering an upper-body injury on November 27th and has been assigned to the AHL for a conditioning stint with the Abbottsford Canucks. Before his injury, the 27-year-old Hronek was averaging 23:36 time-on-ice, recording nine points (1G / 8A) in 21 games this season.

Filip Hronek
Pettersson (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision in Washington on Wednesday.

Pettersson has not played since December 23rd but could return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Washington Capitals. The 26-year-old Pettersson has had an off season after back-to-back point-per-game campaigns, scoring 28 points (10G / 18A) through 34 contests this season. He has been held off the scoresheet in six of his last seven outings.

Elias Pettersson