Demko stopped 13 of 15 shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Oilers.

Guarding crease Saturday ...

The Canucks' next game is Saturday at home versus the Oilers.

In goal against Kings ...

Demko (back) isn't expected to be available for Monday's road game against the Canadiens, Ben Kuzma of Postmedia reports. Although Demko is traveling with the Canucks as they begin their road trip, it ...

Slated to guard cage against Canes ...

With the Canucks playing on the second leg of a back-to-back Saturday at Toronto, it wouldn't be surprising if Demko is rested, with Kevin Lankinen guarding the Canucks' crease instead.

Demko (back) is close to returning, but he isn't expected to play Wednesday in Washington, per Dan Murphy of Sportsnet. Demko has a 2-1-3 record, 3.33 GAA and .881 save percentage in seven appearances ...

Filling backup role ...

Alex Bump scored two goals for No. 4 Western Michigan in a 5-1 win over North Dakota on Saturday night in Grand Forks, N.D.

Thatcher Demko doesn't even consider his recent back problem an injury. With his return not far away, the Canucks goalie believes it's only a matter of time before he displays last season's form.

Alex Turcotte scored twice and notched an assist as the Los Angeles Kings thumped the struggling Vancouver Canucks 5-1 on ...