By Canadian Press

Vancouver Canucks stars Demko, Miller test positive for COVID-19

Jan 20, 2022 | 1:37 PM

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks COVID-19 outbreak continues, with star goalie Thatcher Demko and forward J.T. Miller testing positive for the virus via rapid tests on Thursday. 

Both players were held out of practice at Rogers Arena as the team awaits the results of further testing. 

The Canucks (18-18-3) currently have a number of key pieces in the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol, including captain Bo Horvat, winger Conor Garland and backup netminder Jaroslav Halak. 

Miller, 28, is Vancouver’s leading scorer with 39 points (12 goals, 27 assists) in 39 games this season. 

Demko, 26, has a .917 save percentage and 2.62 goals-against average with a 17-14-0 record. He’s also set to represent the Canucks at the NHL All-Star game next month. 

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Vancouver is scheduled to host the Florida Panthers Friday in its first home game since Dec. 14. 

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 20, 2022. 

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