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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.
Comes away with shootout win
Lankinen allowed two goals on 33 shots in Friday's 3-2 shootout win over the Blackhawks.
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Lankinen gave up first-period goals to Ryan Donato and Tyler Bertuzzi, but the Vancouver goalie was perfect after that. The Canucks were able to pull even in the second, and Lankinen also turned aside four shootout attempts before Brock Boeser secured the win. Lankinen is now 1-1-0 with six goals allowed on 68 shots over his two games. The Canucks' defense hasn't been making it easy on him, but he's capable of putting in a decent effort in a backup role. Expect Thatcher Demko to get the starting nod Sunday versus the Capitals.
Lankinen gave up first-period goals to Ryan Donato and Tyler Bertuzzi, but the Vancouver goalie was perfect after that. The Canucks were able to pull even in the second, and Lankinen also turned aside four shootout attempts before Brock Boeser secured the win. Lankinen is now 1-1-0 with six goals allowed on 68 shots over his two games. The Canucks' defense hasn't been making it easy on him, but he's capable of putting in a decent effort in a backup role. Expect Thatcher Demko to get the starting nod Sunday versus the Capitals.
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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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Getting start Friday
Lankinen will protect the road goal versus the Blackhawks on Friday, Dan Murphy of Sportsnet reports.
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Gives up four goals Monday
Lankinen stopped 30 of 34 shots in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Blues. The fifth goal was an empty-netter with 2:13 left in the game.
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Guarding cage versus Blues
Lankinen will be between the home pipes against St. Louis on Monday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
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Between pipes Wednesday
Lankinen will tend the twine in Wednesday's road preseason game versus the Flames, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
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Slated to start Friday
Lankinen is partaking in the starter's drills with the Vancouver goaltending coach, indicating he will patrol the home crease versus Seattle on Friday, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports.
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Projected starter?
Lankinen is projected to start Monday's home matchup against the Blues, per Lou Korac of The Hockey News.
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Lankinen could make his season debut after Thatcher Demko went 1-1-0 in the first two games of the year. The 30-year-old Lankinen posted a 25-15-10 record with four shutouts, a 2.62 GAA and a .902 save percentage across 51 regular-season appearances in 2024-25.
Lankinen could make his season debut after Thatcher Demko went 1-1-0 in the first two games of the year. The 30-year-old Lankinen posted a 25-15-10 record with four shutouts, a 2.62 GAA and a .902 save percentage across 51 regular-season appearances in 2024-25.