The Vancouver Canucks fell once again, this time losing 2-0 to the Carolina Hurricanes. Thatcher Demko stopped 18 of the 20 shots he faced, while Hurricanes Dustin Tokarski made 14 saves for his first NHL shutout since the 2021-22 season.

For Friday’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes, the Canucks will welcome forward Elias Pettersson and goaltender Thatcher Demko back to the lineup.

Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson will slot back into the lineup Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes.He was activated off injured reserve prior to the contest.Thatcher Demko, meanwhile, is returning between the pipes after sitting out the last three games with back spasms.

Jordan Staal had a goal and an assist, Dustin Tokarski got his first shutout since 2022 and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vancouver Canucks 2-0.

The Carolina Hurricanes have been frustrated with some recent results, and now there's barely any time to soak in a special performance. "That's what's hard about this league," coach Rod Brind'Amour said.

For the last time during the 2024-25 regular season, the Carolina Hurricanes played the Vancouver Canucks after defeating them 4-3 in overtime back on Oct.

Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson and goaltender Thatcher Demko are both expected back in the line up on Friday when the team takes on the Carolina Hurricanes, according to TSN's Farhan Lalji.

Andrei Svechnikov has a beauty of a goal and goalie Tokarski gets the work done in net as Canes win second in a row.

For Friday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes, the Canucks will welcome forward Elias Pettersson and goaltender Thatcher Demko back to the lineup.

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Dustin Tokarski made 14 saves for the Carolina Hurricanes in a 2-0 win against the Vancouver Canucks at Lenovo Center on Friday. The shutout was Tokarski's first in five starts with Carolina and the third of his career. The 35-year-old was signed by the Hurricanes on Dec. 2 after playing for Chicago of the American Hockey League.

Another helpful item: Thatcher Demko has recovered from his back spasms and is expected to play Friday night in Carolina ... The history: The Hurricanes beat the Canucks 4-3 in overtime on ...

The Vancouver Canucks were blanked 2-0 by the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night at PNC Arena. Dustin Tokarski made 14 saves to earn the clean sheet as the Canucks were unable to get their ...