Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen makes history in surprising NHL stat
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Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen officially made NHL history after yet another shootout win, this time over the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena.
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Seattle Kraken 3-2 in the shootout at Climate Pledge Arena, and it was thanks to goaltender Kevin Lankinen's 37 saves along with setting some NHL history in the shootout.
Lankinen denied all three chances by the Kraken, making him a perfect 17 for 17 on shootout attempts so far this year, and now has the best shootout SV% in NHL history (.888 SV%).
Kevin Lankinen:
- Has not allowed a goal in the shootout all season (17 for 17)
- 48 for 54 in his career
- Best shootout SV% in NHL history (.888 SV%)
Absolutely INSANE numbers in the skills competition - Gino Hard
- Has not allowed a goal in the shootout all season (17 for 17)
- 48 for 54 in his career
- Best shootout SV% in NHL history (.888 SV%)
Absolutely INSANE numbers in the skills competition - Gino Hard
Lankinen is in his second year with the Canucks and in the first of a five year contract he was rewarded with after initially signing a one year contract in 2024.
Canucks Goalie Kevin Lankinen Says He Owes It All To Hard Work In Practice
Lankinen said that his record-breaking numbers are because of the hard work he puts in practice along with goalie coach Marko Torenius.
It's just hard work and practice. I put in the effort every day in practice [and] ask the guys to take some shootouts, and I enjoy those moments. So, it's fun to help the team win.
All in all, I'm confident in my own game. I think me and goalie coach, Marko Torenius have done a tremendous job to elevate my game. I know the results haven't been there, but I do know that I can, and I will do better, and I'm happy to have a couple wins under my belt and keep building. - Kevin Lankinen
All in all, I'm confident in my own game. I think me and goalie coach, Marko Torenius have done a tremendous job to elevate my game. I know the results haven't been there, but I do know that I can, and I will do better, and I'm happy to have a couple wins under my belt and keep building. - Kevin Lankinen
So far this year, Lankinen is 6-10-3 with a .885 SV%.
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