Demko left the game in the second period. His sudden exit along with his shaky injury history had some fans fearing for the worst. It was just his 10th start since returning from a poplitieus injury in his knee back which he suffered in last year’s playoffs.

It didn’t take long for Canucks fans to panic after Thatcher Demko exited early in the second period of the Vancouver Canucks’ shootout win over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night.

A 2-1 Conor Garland goal celebration was short-lived for Vancouver Canucks fans, as immediately after Vancouver took the lead in their matchup against the Seattle Kraken, goaltender Thatcher Demko left for the Canucks' dressing room. Prior to his departure, he made 11 saves on the night and only let in one goal.

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko exited tonight's game against the Seattle Kraken with an apparent injury.

The Vancouver Canucks and their fanbase are holding their breath, waiting to hear more about the status of goaltender Thatcher Demko after he left Thursday night’s game against the Seattle Kraken.

The entire province of British Columbia held its breath on Thursday night. Not just because of what happened in Ottawa, but also because of what occured during the game between the Vancouver Canucks and Seattle Kraken.

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko departed Thursday's 4-3 shootout win against the Seattle Kraken in the second period due to back spasms, head coach Rick Tocchet announced postgame, per Sportsnet's Dan Murphy.

The team confirmed at the beginning of the third period that he would not return to the game.

Despite goaltender Thatcher Demko's back injury, the Vancouver Canucks shine with robust 3rd/4th lines and a dependable backup goalie in Kevin Lankinen.