The Canucks have lost four of their last five games and are about to start a three-game Central Division road trip.

The Vancouver Canucks wrapped up their three-game homestand with a 2-0 loss to the New York Rangers. Thatcher Demko stopped 23 of the 24 shots he faced, while Jonathan Quick picked up the 22-save shutout. With the loss, the Canucks drop to 5-6-0 and 2-3-0 at Rogers Arena.

Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes and goaltender Thatcher Demko acknowledged the fans’ tension surrounding the team’s slow start and the back-to-back losses over the past few days. The Canucks fell 5–2 to the St. Louis Blues on Monday, their second straight defeat after a 3–1 loss against the Edmonton Oilers.

No matter how hollow the Vancouver Canucks’ lineup becomes due to injuries, Thatcher Demko looks capable of keeping the team competitive if he stays healthy and sharp. And for the first time in two years,

Kiefer Sherwood scored his second goal of the game 1:42 into overtime and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3

The Canucks struggled to keep pace with the Oilers for much of the night but their MVP goalie gave them a chance.

Demko was the first goalie to leave the ice Tuesday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports, indicating he'll tend the twine at home versus the Rangers.

The Vancouver Canucks held on to beat the Washington Capitals on Sunday afternoon at Capital One Arena. With the win, the Canucks extended their winning streak to three games.

What a relief it was this week to read a quote from a Vancouver Canucks player willing to embrace what it means to play in this madcap, obsessive hockey market. “One thing I’m really good at — or have gotten good at — is I’m very present ...