Tocchet: Demko injury vs. Jets not ‘too serious’

Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet doesn’t believe whatever forced Thatcher Demko to exit Saturday’s win over the Winnipeg Jets is much of a concern.

Demko left the game with 13 minutes remaining in the second period, and was replaced by Casey DeSmith. The Canucks ruled Demko out for the remainder of the game during the final frame, but didn’t specify the injury.

“I don’t think it’s serious,” Tocchet said postgame, noting he hadn’t spoken with team doctors yet, according to TSN’s Farhan Lalji.

The Canucks are off until Wednesday and only play two games this coming week, which Tocchet believes will benefit Demko.

“The schedule kind of sets up for that and we’re confident in Casey,” he said. “We’re going to have to manage it. There’s lots of time to get him some rest.”

Demko’s start Saturday was his 50th of the season, one off the NHL lead. He’s been one of the main contributors to Vancouver’s success this season, and entered action against Winnipeg with a 34-13-2 record, a .917 save percentage, and five shutouts.

The Canucks managed to beat the Jets 5-0 for their fourth win in a row.