<p>Demko stopped 34 shots in the loss, facing pressure from Edmonton’s depth and the late empty-net attempt by Draisaitl.</p><p>He remains Vancouver’s workhorse, with a heavy workload likely as the Canucks chase consistency and more wins this season.</p>

Was peppered with Edmonton shots, facing a heavy Oilers attack while Vancouver tried to keep pace; Demko faced a challenging night as the Canucks fell 3–1.

Demko stopped 17 of 18 in a steady performance, including late-second saves on Gridin and Sharangovich, preserving the lead and enabling Vancouver’s late surge. His play underpins the Canucks’ confidence going into back-to-back tests.

Demko’s health and form anchor Vancouver’s chances; his peak form remains a key ingredient in any Canucks playoff push this season.

Demko returns from knee rehab aiming to anchor a healthier Canucks squad; his performance will shape Vancouver’s ceiling this season.