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Canucks Recall Patera as Tolopilo Leaves for Fatherhood
12/2/2025
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Story summary
- Vancouver Canucks recall Jiri Patera (NHL goaltender) from AHL Abbotsford after Nikita Tolopilo leaves for his wife's childbirth.
- Tolopilo has a 2-2-0 record with a 2.97 GAA in four NHL games.
- Patera has a 4.01 GAA in nine NHL games and will back up Kevin Lankinen (NHL goaltender).
- Thatcher Demko remains sidelined with a groin strain.
- The Canucks stand at 10-13-3 ahead of a game against the Colorado Avalanche.
