Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko returns for practice ahead of Game 6

All-Star goaltender Thatcher Demko was back at practice Saturday with the Vancouver Canucks set to take on the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of their second-round series.

Demko has not played since the opening game of the first round against the Nashville Predators on April 21 due to a lower-body injury, and was initially ruled out week-to-week.

The 28-year-old Demko posted a 35-13-2 record, 2.44 goals-against average and .918 save percentage during the regular season and is a finalist for the Vezina Trophy.

This injury is not believed to be the same one that forced Demko out of the lineup for 14 games toward the end of the regular season.

Rookie Arturs Silovs, who has made eight starts during Demko’s absence, was the first goalie off the ice following the morning skate is expected to start Game 6.

The Canucks hold a 3-2 lead in the series and look to advance to the Western Conference Final.

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