Rick Tocchet has always looked to keep his players accountable. In fact, his ability as a coach to push players forward was a big reason why the Canucks hired him in the first place in January 2023.
It could have been different. Some supporters might even argue that it should have been different. Regardless, the Vancouver Canucks fell 3-2 to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 on Tuesday night in a way that was frustrating to some and heartbreaking for others.
Vancouver Canucks coach Rick Tocchet was not thrilled with his team’s performance in Game 4 of their Second Round series against the Edmonton Oilers. With a chance to take a commanding 3-1 series lead heading back home, his group came out flat.
Fresh off a Game 3 win, the Vancouver Canucks faced the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 of their playoff series on Tuesday, hoping to maintain their momentum.
The Edmonton Oilers went from disappointment to ecstasy in 62 seconds on Tuesday night.
The first two shifts of this game were all Oilers, as Edmonton’s new-look lineup with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on separate lines looked effective early on.
The 29-year-old defenseman maintains there was no ill intent toward McDavid.
EDMONTON – The Vancouver Canucks have an opportunity to grab a commanding 3-1 lead in their second round Stanley Cup Playoffs series with the Edmonton Oilers when the teams meet again tonight at Rogers Place. The Canucks took Game 3 of the series on Sunday with a 4-3 victory.
Amidst the intensity surrounding Game 4 of the second-round series between the Vancouver Canucks and the Edmonton Oilers, defenceman Nikita Zadorov spoke candidly following today’s morning skate.
In Game 3, the Vancouver Canucks managed to edge the Edmonton Oilers with a narrow 4-3 victory in Game 3 of their Western Conference playoff series. In a brief recap of the game, Brock Boeser was the standout performer for the Canucks, notching two goals and an assist, while Elias Lindholm also contributed with a pair of goals.
The Vancouver Canucks and the Edmonton Oilers will face each other in Game 4 of the 2023-24 NHL Stanley Cup Western Conference Semifinals on Tuesday, May 14, starting at 9:30 PM ET.
The Vancouver Canucks made a big splash on January 31st, ahead of the trade deadline landing Elias Lindholm. They sent Andrei Kuzmenko, their 2024 first-round pick, a conditional 2024 fourth-round pick, and two prospects to the Calgary Flames for Lindholm.
Brock Boeser knew he never had a hat trick. But there was no way to tell the crowd that. What looked to be Boeser’s first tally on a three-goal night in Game 3 was actually a deft deflection by Elias Lindholm.
In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, Carson Soucy is suspended for one game and will miss Game 4. Also, Noah Juulsen steps in for the veteran defenceman.
After announcing a player safety hearing for Canucks defenseman Carson Soucy on Monday morning, the NHL was swift with its decision.
A goaltender making more than 40 saves in winning a Stanley Cup Playoffs game is quite a feat, but Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl has a different take on the performance of Vancouver Canucks goalie Arturs Silovs on Sunday night.
The Vancouver Canucks will be adding two top prospects to the fold next season.
When we think of dominant, playoff performers, one name has emerged given his undeniable effectiveness and absurd stats, Brock Boeser of the Vancouver Canucks.
The Vancouver Canucks roster strength makes a strong case for deserving a 2024 NHL Stanley Cup championship run. Brock Boeser seems to be a great example that keeps popping up.
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