Out
Injury Undisclosed
Est. Return 9/15/2025
2024 Stats
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25
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15
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4
GAA
2.62
SV%
.902
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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.
Leaves game with muscle strain
Lankinen suffered an undisclosed muscle strain that forced him to exit Wednesday's game versus the Golden Knights, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Lankinen stopped 19 of 20 shots prior to his exit, and he won't end up with a result from the contest, as the scored was tied at 1-1. Nikita Tolopilo took over in goal for the Canucks. Lankinen ends 2024-25 with a 25-15-10 record, a 2.62 GAA, a .902 save percentage and four shutouts over 51 appearances. If the injury is significant, or even moderate, Lankinen may not be an option for Finland at the 2025 IIHF World Championship.
Lankinen stopped 19 of 20 shots prior to his exit, and he won't end up with a result from the contest, as the scored was tied at 1-1. Nikita Tolopilo took over in goal for the Canucks. Lankinen ends 2024-25 with a 25-15-10 record, a 2.62 GAA, a .902 save percentage and four shutouts over 51 appearances. If the injury is significant, or even moderate, Lankinen may not be an option for Finland at the 2025 IIHF World Championship.
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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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Set to face Vegas
Lankinen is expected to start at home against Vegas on Wednesday, per Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.
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Can't hold on versus Wild
Lankinen stopped 30 of 33 shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Wild.
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Slated to face Minnesota
Lankinen is set to start at home against Minnesota on Saturday, CanucksArmy reports.
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Strong showing against Avalanche
Lankinen stopped 31 of 32 shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Avalanche.
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Patrolling crease versus Avs
Lankinen will guard the cage on the road against Colorado on Thursday, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports.
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Likely starting Friday
Lankinen will likely start Friday's road game against Columbus, Dan Murphy of Sportsnet reports.
ANALYSIS
Lankinen has had mixed results recently, going 1-2-1 with a 3.02 GAA and .857 save percentage over his last four starts. He'll face a relatively formidable opponent if he starts Friday, as the Blue Jackets rank 12th in the NHL with 3.14 goals per game.
Lankinen has had mixed results recently, going 1-2-1 with a 3.02 GAA and .857 save percentage over his last four starts. He'll face a relatively formidable opponent if he starts Friday, as the Blue Jackets rank 12th in the NHL with 3.14 goals per game.