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Canucks assign goalie Jiri Patera to AHL, recall forward Jonathan Lekkerimaki
- The Vancouver Canucks recalled forward Jonathan Lekkerimäki from the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks, while demoting goalie Jiri Patera to the AHL.
- The move leaves Vancouver with one active goalie, setting the stage for Kevin Lankinen's return to play.
- Lekkerimäki, 21, has one goal in four games with Vancouver this season.
- Patera, 26, appeared in one game earlier this season, allowing seven goals in a loss to Florida.
- Lekkerimäki was activated off injured reserve earlier in November before being sent down again to the AHL.
- The Canucks' next game is on Hockey Night in Canada against the Los Angeles Kings with a 10 p.m. ET start.
- The report comes from Sportsnet Staff coverage and Associated Press notes included in the article.
- Lekkerimäki has not played for Vancouver since October due to injury, but was activated in November.
- The roster adjustment is part of ongoing efforts to improve Canucks' depth and performance.
- The article emphasizes a return to action in Canada’s hockey night broadcast schedule.
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