Garland notched a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Sabres.
This was Garland's first point in four games since he returned from an upper-body injury. The 29-year-old has been in a top-six role, but the Canucks' other injuries are limiting the team's offense overall. Garland is now at 16 points (six on the power play), 64 shots on net, 15 hits and a minus-4 rating through 25 appearances this season.
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Canucks' Max Sasson: Bulges twine in loss
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Sasson scored a goal on five shots in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Sabres.
The Canucks' ongoing injury woes have allowed Sasson to maintain a bottom-six spot in the lineup. He snapped a six-game point drought with the goal, though he's been effective in small bursts at times this year. He's now at six goals, eight points, 30 shots on net, 16 hits, 20 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over 28 appearances. That production is right in line with what he did as a rookie in 2024-25, but it's not really enough to help in most fantasy formats.
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Canucks' Kiefer Sherwood: Nets power-play goal in loss
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Sherwood scored a power-play goal on two shots and added two hits in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Sabres.
Sherwood's scoring fortunes have faded alongside the Canucks' drop to the bottom of the standings. His goal Thursday ended an eight-game point drought. The winger is still seeing prominent minutes, but he doesn't often generate offense on his own. Sherwood is at 13 goals, four assists, 69 shots on net, 136 hits, 16 PIM and a minus-7 rating over 31 appearances. He's still shooting 18.8 percent, so more regression could be on the way.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Takes loss in return
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Demko stopped 12 of 15 shots in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Sabres.
Demko missed 12 games due to a lower-body injury, and he wasn't very good against a light workload Thursday. The 30-year-old's injury history is lengthy and well-documented, and his chances of wins aren't looking good on a team that is languishing at the bottom of the standings. He's posted a 5-5-0 record with a 2.83 GAA and an .898 save percentage over 11 starts. Expect the Canucks to try to ease Demko in by having him split the workload with Kevin Lankinen for a while. A starting goalie for Sunday's game versus the Devils hasn't been announced yet.
Canucks' Riley Patterson: Logs three helpers in OHL win
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Pattersson notched three assists in OHL Niagara's 4-3 win over London on Thursday.
Patterson has posted four games of at least three points during his six-game point streak. For the season, he's up to 14 goals and 33 points through 25 appearances for the IceDogs. The 19-year-old center is providing steady offense for Niagara and should continue to be one of the team's leaders.
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Canucks' Elias Pettersson: Not in lineup Thursday
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Pettersson (upper body) won't play Thursday versus Buffalo, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Pettersson is set to miss his third straight game due to the injury. He has eight goals and 22 points in 28 appearances this season. He was considered doubtful for the match against the Sabres, so his absence doesn't come as a surprise, but Pettersson might not be gone for too much longer -- he's expected to travel with the Canucks on their upcoming five-game road trip, which means there's still a chance he plays Sunday in New Jersey.
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Canucks' Brock Boeser: Expected in lineup Thursday
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Boeser (undisclosed) is expected to play Thursday versus the Sabres, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Boeser was labeled a game-time decision earlier in the day, but it looks like he'll be fine. The 28-year-old should be in a top-line role and on the first power-play unit for a Canucks team that remains ravaged by injuries.
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Canucks' Nikita Tolopilo: Sent to AHL
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Tolopilo was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford on Thursday.
Tolopilo was 2-1-0 with a 2.74 GAA and a .911 save percentage across four NHL appearances this season. The Canucks will get Thatcher Demko back in net Thursday for the first time in 12 contests.
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Canucks' Brock Boeser: Labeled game-time call
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Boeser will be a game-time decision against the Sabres on Thursday due to an undisclosed injury, Randip Janda of Sportsnet reports.
Boeser has scored just one goal in his last 12 outings and is stuck in a five-game pointless streak dating back to Nov. 28 versus the Sharks. At his current pace, the Minnesota native will miss the 50-point threshold for the first time since 2021-22. If the Canucks continue to struggle, there could be a fire sale in Vancouver that would see some of Boeser's supporting cast traded elsewhere.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Facing Sabres
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Demko (lower body) will patrol the home crease versus Buffalo on Thursday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Demko has missed the last 12 games due to his lower-body injury. He is 5-4-0 with a 2.80 GAA and a .903 save percentage across 10 appearances. The Sabres are tied for 15th in NHL scoring, generating 3.00 goals per game.
Pettersson (upper body) is doubtful for Thursday's game against Buffalo, per Ben Kuzma of Postmedia.
Pettersson has missed Vancouver's past two games due to the injury. He's still expected to join the Canucks on their five-game road trip, which will begin Sunday in New Jersey, even if he misses Thursday's match. Pettersson has eight goals and 22 points in 28 outings with Vancouver in 2025-26.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Ready to go Thursday
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Demko (lower body) told reporters he would be back in the lineup for Thursday's matchup with Buffalo, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
While Demko hasn't been officially activated off injured reserve, that move will likely come Wednesday or Thursday, and he hasn't been officially named as the starter, it's hard to imagine he won't get the nod for Thursday's home clash with the Sabres. While the team may ease him back into action, Demko figures to see the bulk of the workload the rest of the season.
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Canucks' Nikita Tolopilo: Steady in relief
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Tolopilo stopped all six shots he faced in relief of Kevin Lankinen in Monday's 4-0 loss to the Red Wings.
Tolopilo played the third period, and Detroit's only goal in that frame went into an empty net. Through four appearances this season, Tolopilo has stopped 92 of 101 shots, good for a .911 save percentage. With Thatcher Demko (lower body) likely returning to action Thursday versus the Sabres, Tolopilo is probably going to be demoted to AHL Abbotsford, but he has shown well during this stint in the NHL even while the team in front of him has struggled.
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Canucks' Kevin Lankinen: Pulled after two periods
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Lankinen allowed three goals on 13 shots in Monday's 4-0 loss to the Red Wings.
Lankinen lasted just two periods before turning the crease over to Nikita Tolopilo. It's a sixth straight loss for Lankinen, who has gone 0-5-1 with a 3.61 GAA and an .845 save percentage in that span. Overall, he's at 4-10-3 with a 3.49 GAA and an .878 save percentage through 17 outings. Thatcher Demko (lower body) is targeting a return Thursday versus the Sabres, though Demko's long injury history means Lankinen may still be needed for 40-50 percent of the Canucks' starts to avoid burning out their top netminder.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Tracking toward return
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Demko (lower body) could be ready to play against the Sabres on Thursday after head coach Adam Foote told reporters, "Well, [there's a] large percentage that Demko will be going Thursday, probably," per Canucks Army.
In order to play, Demko will need to be activated off injured reserve first, which will likely mean Nikita Tolopilo gets sent back to the minors. In 10 outings this year, the 30-year-old Demko is 5-4-0 with a 2.80 GAA and a .903 save percentage. Once given the all-clear, Demko should see the bulk of the workload for the Canucks going forward.
Canucks' Pierre-Olivier Joseph: Participates in morning skate
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Joseph (illness) was on the ice for Monday's morning skate, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Following a two-game absence due to illness, Joseph is poised to be a healthy scratch for Monday's matchup against Detroit. He has produced one assist, 10 shots on goal, eight blocked shots and four hits in 11 appearances this season.
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Canucks' Elias Pettersson: Likely still out Monday
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Pettersson (upper body) is still being evaluated and is unlikely to be in the lineup against the Red Wings on Monday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Pettersson is poised to miss his second straight game due to his lingering upper-body issue. For now, fantasy managers will have to take a wait-and-see approach in regard to the center's availability, though an update is reportedly expected to be available Monday or Tuesday.
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