Bains scored a goal in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Mammoth.
Bains cut the deficit to 2-1 at 4:17 of the third period, denying Karel Vejmelka a chance at consecutive shutouts. Bains has a goal and an assist over the last two games, though he remains in a fourth-line role. The 24-year-old winger is up to five points, 14 shots on net, 21 hits, 10 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 23 appearances this season.
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Canucks' Kevin Lankinen: Poor performance in loss
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Lankinen allowed three goals on 17 shots in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Mammoth. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.
Lankinen is now 0-4-1 with 17 goals allowed during his five-game losing streak. The Mammoth were able to pot a goal in each period against the 30-year-old netminder. For the season, Lankinen has slipped to 4-9-3 with a 3.45 GAA and an .881 save percentage across 16 appearances. While he's getting plenty of playing time, his performance is too risky in fantasy. Nikita Tolopilo is likely to draw a tough start Saturday at home versus the Wild.
Garland (upper body) will be in the lineup Friday versus the Mammoth, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Garland's return from a two-game absence will see him slot back into a top-six role. The 29-year-old winger will essentially replace Evander Kane (forearm) in the lineup Friday. Garland had two points over four games prior to his most recent injury absence.
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Canucks' Pierre-Olivier Joseph: Won't play Friday
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Joseph (illness) is not expected to be available to face Utah on Friday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Joseph was unavailable to practice Thursday due to his illness and will now be on the shelf for Friday's matchup. In the 26-year-old blueliner's 11 outings this year, he has failed to find the back of the net, earning one helper, 10 shots and four hits. Joseph will face a tough turnaround to be ready to square off with Minnesota in the second game of the back-to-back Saturday.
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Canucks' Evander Kane: Doubtful Friday
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Kane (forearm laceration) is unlikely to suit up versus Utah on Friday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Kane suffered the injury Tuesday against Colorado when he was cut by a skate. The 34-year-old has five goals and nine assists with 50 hits in 27 games this season. Should Kane sit this one out, he could return as early as Saturday against Minnesota.
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Canucks' Kevin Lankinen: First goalie off Friday
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Lankinen was the first goalie to leave the ice Friday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports, indicating he'll be in goal versus the Mammoth at home.
Lankinen is stuck in a four-game losing streak and has secured just one victory in his last eight outings, posting a 1-4-3 record and 3.42 GAA. With Thatcher Demko (lower body) still on injured reserve, fantasy managers can likely expect Nikita Tolopilo to take the second half of the back-to-back at home versus Minnesota on Saturday. For now, Lankinen should continue to see the bulk of the workload at least until Demko is cleared to play.
Head coach Adam Foote said Thursday that Hoglander (lower body) could return for the Canucks' game against the Sabres on Dec. 11, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Hoglander has been sidelined since the start of the regular season due to his lower-body injury, but he recently began traveling with the team and appears to be closing in on a return. He made 72 regular-season appearances for the Canucks last year, logging eight goals, 17 assists, 76 hits, 23 blocked shots and 30 PIM while averaging 12:08 of ice time.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Might return next week
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Demko (lower body) might be available to play at home against Buffalo on Dec. 11, per Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 on Thursday.
Demko is expected to miss Vancouver's next three games before that matchup against the Sabres. He's 5-4-0 with a 2.80 GAA and a .903 save percentage in 10 appearances this season. While Demko is on injured reserve, Kevin Lankinen is likely to continue to act as the Canucks' starter while Nikita Tolopilo is the No. 2 option.
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Canucks' Conor Garland: Practices in non-contact jersey
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Garland (upper body) participated in Thursday's practice session in a non-contact jersey, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Garland has missed the last two games due to his upper-body injury, but it was encouraging to see him back on the ice at practice Thursday, even if he participated in a limited capacity. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Friday's game against Utah or Saturday's game against Minnesota.
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Canucks' Pierre-Olivier Joseph: Misses practice Thursday
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Joseph (flu) missed practice Thursday, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports.
Joseph should be considered questionable ahead of Friday's tilt in Utah. The 26-year-old blueliner has one assist in 11 games this season. The Canucks recalled defenseman Elias Pettersson from AHL Abbotsford on Thursday in case Joseph is unable to play.
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Canucks' Elias Pettersson: Back in bigs
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Pettersson was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Thursday,
Pettersson was demoted Wednesday in what was likely a paper move, as the Canucks have only six healthy defensemen with Pettersson in the lineup. He has one goal, four assists and 42 blocked shots over 27 contests this season.
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Canucks' Nikita Tolopilo: Called up Thursday
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Tolopilo was recalled from AHL Abbotsford under emergency conditions Thursday.
Tolopilo was designated as non-roster Monday while tending to a personal matter, but he was activated Wednesday and will join the NHL club a day later. Tolopilo should serve as Kevin Lankinen's backup during his time with Vancouver. Tolopilo has made two starts for Vancouver this year, going 1-1-0 with a 3.56 GAA and .892 save percentage.
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Canucks' Jiri Patera: Sent to AHL
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Patera was assigned to AHL Abbotsford on Thursday.
Patera was called up by Vancouver on Monday, but he didn't make any appearances during his stint with the NHL club. He should see more consistent playing time in the minors, while Nikita Tolopilo was called up Thursday to provide additional depth behind Kevin Lankinen for Vancouver.
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Canucks' Elias Pettersson: Heads to minors
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Pettersson was sent to AHL Abbotsford on Wednesday.
Pettersson has two assists, eight PIM, 32 hits and 33 blocks in 24 NHL outings this season. His reassignment brings Vancouver down to six healthy defensemen, which might prompt a call-up before Friday's clash against Utah.
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Canucks' Nikita Tolopilo: Will report to AHL squad
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Tolopilo (personal) was removed from the non-roster list and reassigned to AHL Abbotsford on Wednesday.
Tolopilo has posted a 1-1-0 record while stopping 58 of 65 shots (.892 save percentage) across two appearances with Vancouver this season. The 25-year-old netminder also has a 3.35 GAA and a .901 save percentage in five outings with Abbotsford this season.
Canucks' Evander Kane: Takes skate cut late in game
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Kane sustained a laceration to his forearm late in the third period of Tuesday's game versus the Avalanche, but the injury is not expected to be significant, Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet reports.
Kane was cut by a skate, but head coach Adam Foote wasn't overly concerned after the contest. Kane can be considered day-to-day for now, but it's possible he'll be able to play Friday versus the Mammoth.
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Canucks' Aatu Raty: Snags helper Tuesday
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Raty produced an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Avalanche.
Raty ended his nine-game slump with the helper. The 23-year-old forward was also scratched once in that span, but he's seeing fairly steady time in a fourth-line role. He's now at one goal, six assists, 18 shots on net, 56 hits, 14 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 24 appearances.
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