Demko was absent for the club's optional morning skate ahead of Game 2. He also missed the club's optional practice Monday.
The will play Game 2 without their star goaltender. is out for Game 2 with an injury, Canucks coach Rick Tocchet said Tuesday. Demko is considered questionable for the balance of Vancouver’s first-round series against the , team sources indicated to The Athletic ’s Rick Dhaliwal. Demko — who has a detailed and intensive game-day routine, taking the ice for morning skate regardless of whether the rest of the team does — was absent for the club’s optional morning skate ahead of Game 2.
Advertisement In Demko’s absence, the club will turn to , the veteran backup who has played solid hockey in relief of Demko this season. In 29 appearances, DeSmith has amassed a 12-9-6 record with a .896 save percentage. Pressed into regular action when Demko was injured, DeSmith’s form faded a bit down the stretch, but he bounced back significantly in his most recent start — a 3-1 victory over the on the road.
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