2025 Stats
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0
GAA
3.54
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.881
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
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.
Makes brief appearance
Lankinen stopped the lone shot he faced in 2:11 of ice time in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Ducks.
ANALYSIS
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.
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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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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Pulled early Tuesday
Lankinen stopped three of six shots before he was relieved by Nikita Tolopilo in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Sharks.
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Defending crease Tuesday
Lankinen will protect the home net against San Jose on Tuesday, per Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.
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Takes another loss
Lankinen allowed three goals on 25 shots in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Penguins.
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Between pipes Sunday
Lankinen will patrol the home crease against Pittsburgh on Sunday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
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Concedes five goals in loss
Lankinen stopped 19 of 24 shots in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Devils.
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Likely starting Monday
Lankinen will likely serve as the starting goaltender for Monday's home game against the Red Wings, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
ANALYSIS
Lankinen hasn't entered the win column since Nov. 16, as he's gone 0-4-1 with a 3.48 GAA and .853 save percentage over his last five appearances. The Red Wings are scoring 3.07 goals per game this season, which ranks 13th in the NHL.
Lankinen hasn't entered the win column since Nov. 16, as he's gone 0-4-1 with a 3.48 GAA and .853 save percentage over his last five appearances. The Red Wings are scoring 3.07 goals per game this season, which ranks 13th in the NHL.