VANCOUVER -- Thatcher Demko left midway through the first period after the Vancouver Canucks goalie made six early saves against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Vancouver's 2-1 win on Saturday at Rogers Arena.

A familiar, yet unwelcome scene took place at Rogers Arena tonight, as 10 minutes into the first period, Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko left the crease and was replaced by Kevin Lankinen. At the beginning of the second period, the team announced that he would not be returning to the game.

As if the Vancouver Canucks needed more drama, they’re dealing with some once again – this time, once again on the injury front. Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko, who missed all but one postseason game last spring and the first several weeks of this season,