VANCOUVER -- Thatcher Demko is week to week with a lower-body injury, and the Vancouver Canucks’ No. 1 goalie will not join the team on a five-game road trip coming out of the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off.

The math isn’t daunting for the Vancouver Canucks to secure an NHL playoff position. However, getting back to the big dance for the second consecutive season means there must be key additions — notably Quinn Hughes and Thatcher Demko returning from injury — and no further subtractions to ensure they won’t have to go on a crazy run in 27 remaining regular-season games.

Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury, a team spokesperson said Tuesday.