Kevin Lankinen aims for rebound season with Vancouver Canucks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Kevin Lankinen's preparation for the 2026–27 NHL season with the Vancouver Canucks includes addressing challenges from the previous year. In the 2025–26 season, he recorded an 11-27-5 record with a save percentage of.876 and a goals against average of 3.70, though he excelled in shootouts with a perfect 5-0 record. The Canucks have significant expectations for Lankinen, especially given their investment in him and the importance of Thatcher Demko's health on his playing time. Looking forward, Lankinen's performance in this upcoming season is vital for restoring his confidence and improving his statistics.
- •Lankinen finished 2025–26 with a record of 11-27-5.
- •He had a career-best shootout save percentage of.883.
- •Expectations are high as he enters the second year of a five-year deal.
- •Demko's health will significantly influence Lankinen's playing time.
- •Lankinen is predicted to record two shutouts this season.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Vancouver Canucks 2026–27 Player Preview: Kevin Lankinen
"A preview of Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen's 2026-27 season.
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