Canucks' Michael DiPietro: Takes loss in season debut

DiPietro allowed three goals on 17 shots in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Blues.

The Canucks, despite a depleted lineup, did well to shelter their young goalie from a lot of shots, but the Blues were opportunistic. DiPietro has drawn into three games in his career, but he's yet to earn his first NHL win. The 22-year-old is set to be the short-term No. 1 goalie for the Canucks until Jaroslav Halak or Thatcher Demko clears the COVID-19 protocols. If no goalies are eligible to return, DiPietro would get a tough task Tuesday against Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid and the Oilers.