Vancouver Canucks Announce Starting Goaltender, Big Lineup Change for Tonight's Game in Nashville
The Vancouver Canucks are in search of their first three-game win streak since early November when they face Nashville tonight and we now know who will get the start and there's a big addition to the lineup as well.
When the Vancouver Canucks began their road trip on Monday in St. Louis,
it looked like Dakota Joshua was going to make his return from an injury, as he was deemed a game-time decision, but he didn't take to the ice for warmup, but fans won't have to wait any longer to see him back in action.
Vancouver Canucks announce starting goaltender, big lineup change
Vancouver is set to hit the ice for an optional skate today in Nashville ahead of tonight's game against the Predators, who sit seventh in the Central Division with a record of 18-23-7.
Sportsnet's Dan Murphy announced in a post on social media on Wednesday that
Thatcher Demko is set to get the start between the pipes, while Dakota Joshua will make his return to the lineup after missing 11 games with a lower-body injury.
"Optional for #canucks. Demko starts vs Preds. Joshua returns to lineup." Murphy said.
He added, Judging by lines at skate yesterday I would think Juulsen is back. Looked like Sasson and D-Petey were scratches. Have to wait and see."
Joshua, a native of Dearborn, Michigan has registered four points (two goals, two assists), 20 penalty minutes and is a minus-six in 24 games for the Vancouver Canucks this season.
It's been a tough season for Joshua, after he announced a testicular cancer diagnosis back
announced that he was diagnosed with testicular cancer, which caused him to miss training camp and the start of the 2024-25 campaign, making his season debut on November 14th against the New York Islanders.
Puck drop for tonight's game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee is set for 6 pm PT and can be viewed on Sportsnet Pacific in the Vancouver region.
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