Lankinen stopped 22 of 23 shots in Monday's 2-0 loss to the Senators. The other goal was an empty-netter.
Lankinen did everything in his power to prevent another Canucks loss, but the offense didn't provide him with enough support. Lankinen has gone winless in his last 10 appearances for Vancouver, going 0-7-1 with a 4.52 GAA and an .839 save percentage. As a netminder behind one of the worst defenses in the league, his fantasy appeal is close to non-existent.
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Canucks' Kevin Lankinen: First off Monday
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Lankinen was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Randip Janda of Sportsnet reports, indicating he will patrol the home crease against Ottawa on Monday.
Lankinen is coming off a 32-save effort in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to Winnipeg. He has a 7-20-5 record this campaign with a 3.73 GAA and an .875 save percentage across 35 appearances. Ottawa is tied for eighth in the league with 3.37 goals per game this season.
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Canucks' Kevin Lankinen: Falls in OT on Saturday
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Lankinen turned aside 32 of 35 shots on goal in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Jets.
Lankinen, who hasn't won a game since Jan. 21, kept the Canucks' net tidy until there were 12 seconds remaining in the second period, but he ultimately fell to Josh Morrissey's game-winning tally in overtime. With the OT loss, Lankinen now holds a 7-20-5 record, a 3.73 GAA, and an .875 save percentage across 35 outings this season. The 30-year-old goalie will have a difficult task in fantasy for the remainder of the regular season while backstopping a rebuilding Canucks roster. His next chance to bounce back is Monday against Ottawa.
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Canucks' Kevin Lankinen: Between pipes Saturday
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Lankinen will tend the road twine versus the Jets on Saturday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Lankinen is looking to redeem himself after giving up four goals on 22 shots Wednesday versus the Hurricanes. The 30-year-old netminder will draw this start against another struggling team, though the Jets have improved recently by going 3-0-2 with 15 goals scored over five games since the Olympic break.
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Canucks' Kevin Lankinen: Drawing start against Carolina
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Lankinen will start Wednesday's home game against the Hurricanes, Farhan Lalji of TSN reports.
Lankinen has struggled since the start of the calendar year, going 1-10-1 with a 4.13 GAA and .857 save percentage over his last 14 appearances. He made a road start against Carolina on Nov. 14 and allowed four goals on 38 shots in an overtime loss, and the Hurricanes rank sixth in the NHL with 3.40 goals per game this year.
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Canucks' Kevin Lankinen: Struggles against Kraken
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Lankinen stopped 20 of 24 shots in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Kraken. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.
Lankinen has lost his last six decisions, giving up 26 goals on 130 shots (.800 save percentage) over seven outings in that span. The 30-year-old netminder is now 7-20-4 with a 3.69 GAA and an .874 save percentage over 33 appearances this season. The Canucks are the worst team in the league and eight points back of the next-closest team, so there's no reason for fantasy managers to invest in the crease in Vancouver. That's especially true for the next two games, when the Canucks host the Stars on Monday and the Hurricanes on Wednesday for a pair of tough matchups.
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Canucks' Kevin Lankinen: Back in net Saturday
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Lankinen was the first goalie off the ice during the pregame skate, indicating he'll draw the start in Saturday's road clash against the Kraken, per Thomas Drance of The Athletic.
Lankinen will return to the Canucks' crease for the first time since the Olympic break. Despite not hitting the ice for Team Finland while serving as the backup to Juuse Saros, he'll have the opportunity to provide a much-needed spark for Vancouver. Across 30 appearances this season, the 30-year-old netminder has a 7-19-4 record, a 3.67 GAA and an .876 save percentage. He'll face off against the Kraken, who have scored just two goals across their first two games since the Olympic break. The matchup provides Lankinen a solid chance to put the Canucks back in the win column, giving him decent fantasy value as a spot start.
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Canucks' Kevin Lankinen: Won't play Wednesday
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Lankinen is not expected to suit up against the Jets on Wednesday, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports.
Lankinen is still making his way back from Milan after taking part in the Winter Olympics with Finland. The Canucks recalled Nikita Tolopilo from AHL Abbotsford on Monday, though whether Tolopilo or Jiri Patera gets the nod versus Winnipeg remains to be seen. Even with the travel delays, Lankinen should be back in time to get the nod on the road versus Seattle on Saturday.
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Canucks' Kevin Lankinen: Poor showing in loss
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Lankinen allowed five goals on 31 shots in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Golden Knights.
Lankinen has lost his last five results, allowing a total of 22 goals on 107 shots over six games in that span. The 30-year-old has still been playing regularly, and he'll get to stay in a rhythm while representing Finland at the Olympics. In the NHL this season, he has gone 7-19-4 with a 3.67 GAA and an .876 save percentage over 32 outings. With those numbers, most fantasy managers would be best served keeping Lankinen off their rosters.
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Canucks' Kevin Lankinen: Set to face Vegas
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Lankinen is set to start on the road against Vegas on Wednesday, per Canucks Insider.
Lankinen has gone 0-4-0 while allowing 17 goals on 76 shots (.776 save percentage) across his past five appearances. He's 7-18-4 with a 3.62 GAA and an .877 save percentage in 31 outings in 2025-26. Vegas has dropped seven of its past eight games (1-5-2) while scoring 2.75 goals per game over that stretch.
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Canucks' Kevin Lankinen: Allows six goals
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Lankinen stopped 14 of 20 shots in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Mammoth.
Lankinen's woes continue as the Canucks' No. 1 goaltender, and he has posted a save percentage of .880 or lower in each of his past four starts, losing each outing. The Canucks have struggled badly on both ends of the ice this season, and right now, it's hard to trust Lankinen as a viable fantasy starter even in the deeper formats. He's gone 1-8-1 with a 4.03 GAA and a poor .861 save percentage over his last 12 appearances since the beginning of January.
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Canucks' Kevin Lankinen: First off Monday
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Lankinen was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports, indicating he will guard the road crease against Utah on Monday.
Lankinen struggled mightily in January, going 1-7-1 while permitting 33 goals on 261 shots in 11 outings. He has a 7-17-4 record this campaign with a 3.54 GAA and an .881 save percentage through 30 appearances. Utah sits 16th in the league with 3.15 goals per game this season.
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Canucks' Kevin Lankinen: Makes brief appearance
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Lankinen stopped the lone shot he faced in 2:11 of ice time in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Ducks.
Lankinen started the second period as Nikita Tolopilo had to be cleared by the concussion spotter following some head contact late in the first. The 30-year-old Lankinen has lost his last three starts, allowing 11 goals on 55 shots in that span. With Tolopilo showing improved play recently, it's possible the Canucks' crease could become a timeshare. Neither goalie is a great option in fantasy at this time, as they're backstopping a team that has struggled to pick up wins all season.
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Canucks' Kevin Lankinen: Pulled early Tuesday
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Lankinen stopped three of six shots before he was relieved by Nikita Tolopilo in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Sharks.
Lankinen was pulled 5:55 into the game with the Canucks already trailing 3-1. The 30-year-old is in line for the bulk of the starts in Vancouver for the rest of the season since Thatcher Demko (hip) is set for season-ending surgery. Lankinen's workload may be more secure, but his results will likely keep fantasy managers away. He's now 1-7-1 in January and 7-17-4 on the season with a 3.54 GAA and an .881 save percentage through 29 appearances. The Canucks' next game is Thursday at home versus the Ducks.
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Canucks' Kevin Lankinen: Defending crease Tuesday
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Lankinen will protect the home net against San Jose on Tuesday, per Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.
Lankinen has lost his last two outings while allowing eight goals on 49 shots. He has a 7-16-4 record this campaign with a 3.44 GAA and an .884 save percentage through 28 appearances. With Thatcher Demko (hip) set to undergo season-ending surgery, Lankinen should see plenty of starts for the remainder of the year. San Jose sits 18th in the league with 3.08 goals per game this season.
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Canucks' Kevin Lankinen: Between pipes Sunday
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Lankinen will patrol the home crease against Pittsburgh on Sunday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Lankinen is coming off a 19-save effort in Friday's 5-4 loss to New Jersey. He has a 7-15-4 record in the 2025-26 campaign with a 3.45 GAA and an .884 save percentage through 27 outings. Pittsburgh sits ninth in the league with 3.30 goals per game this season.
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Canucks' Kevin Lankinen: Concedes five goals in loss
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Lankinen stopped 19 of 24 shots in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Devils.
Lankinen snapped a six-game winless stretch Wednesday versus the Capitals, but he wasn't able to get another victory in his next outing. The Devils jumped out to a 3-0 lead early in the second period and nursed the advantage to the end. Lankinen is down to 7-15-4 with a 3.45 GAA and an .884 save percentage over 27 appearances this season. The Canucks host the Penguins on Sunday.
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Canucks' Kevin Lankinen: Slated to face Washington
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Lankinen is slated to start at home against Washington on Wednesday, per Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.
Lankinen is 0-4-1 with a 3.38 GAA and an .890 save percentage across his past six appearances. That's dropped his record to 6-14-4 in 25 appearances in 2025-26. He also has a 3.40 GAA and an .886 save percentage this season. Washington has lost its past three games while being outscored 13-6.
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Canucks' Kevin Lankinen: Tending twine Monday
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Lankinen will protect the home net against the Islanders on Monday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
Lankinen has gone 0-3-1 in his last five appearances while allowing 15 goals on 140 shots. He has a 6-13-4 record this season with a 3.36 GAA and an .887 save percentage through 24 outings. The Islanders sit 23rd in the league this campaign with 2.85 goals per game.
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Canucks' Kevin Lankinen: Won't start after all
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Lankinen won't start in Saturday's home game against Edmonton despite being the first goaltender off the ice following the morning skate. The netminder is dealing with an illness, but he'll still dress as the backup goaltender, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Nikita Tolopilo will get the start instead. Lankinen has a 6-13-4 record, 3.36 GAA and .887 save percentage in 24 appearances in 2025-26. His next chance to start will come at home against the Islanders on Monday.
