Jiri Patera News: Demoted to Abbotsford

Updated on November 29, 2025 at 11:56am

Patera was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford on Saturday.

Patera was the backup goaltender in both games this week. He has made only one appearance at the NHL level this season, and it was not pretty, as he allowed seven goals on 40 shots in an 8-5 loss to Florida. Look for Kevin Lankinen to return to the lineup Saturday after missing a pair of games due to personal reasons.