Canucks’ Rick Tocchet makes his feelings known about benching Kevin Lankinen when Thatcher Demko returns

Rick Tocchet supports Kevin Lankinen as Vancouver Canucks' starting goalie despite Thatcher Demko's return (Source: Imagn)

Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet has made it clear that Kevin Lankinen will continue to play, even as Thatcher Demko nears his return from injury. After the Canucks' 2-0 win against the Boston Bruins, Tocchet praised Lankinen's strong performance.

“He's (Lankinen) playing very well," Tocchet said. "He's been great for us. So, he's going to continue to play for us. ... he's not going to sit on the bench, I'm nuts if I sit him on the bench. He's been terrific, lives for the moment, game to game, which is what I love about him.”