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‘We have to be better’: Tocchet talks Elias Pettersson, Canucks’ mindset going into game five, and more

The Vancouver Canucks’ victory in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Nashville Predators was nothing short of dramatic. Despite being outplayed for most of the game, the Canucks managed to snatch a 4-3 overtime win, taking a commanding 3-1 series lead.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 28

Arturs Silovs could start for Canucks in game four as Tocchet hints at game-time decision

NASHVILLE – The Vancouver Canucks may be forced to go with a third starting goalie just four games into their opening round Stanley Cup Playoff match-up with Nashville. Head coach Rick Tocchet played coy when asked point blank if Casey DeSmith was his starter for Game 4 this afternoon at Bridgestone Arena.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 28

Rick Tocchet’s Canucks found a new way to win in Game 3, as they have all season long

The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Nashville Predators in Friday’s Game 3 of Round One of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. And they did so while only taking just 12 official shots on Nashville goaltender Juuse Saros.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 27

Scenes from practice: Status quo for Canucks as Tocchet sticks with winning lineup ahead of Game 4

NASHVILLE – Based on a quick practice on Saturday afternoon, the Vancouver Canucks look like they’ll go with the same lineup in Game 4 on Sunday that they used to grind out a 2-1 win in Game 3 on Friday night.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 27

Rick Tocchet’s message to Thatcher Demko: ‘Your season isn’t over’

Thatcher Demko has missed each of the Vancouver Canucks’ last two playoff games while recovering from a knee injury, but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t still been contributing in his own way.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / April 26

Canucks can’t afford another slow start as series shifts to Nashville

NASHVILLE – The Vancouver Canucks were the best first period team in the National Hockey League this season. So far through two games against Nashville, however, the opening 20 minutes haven’t been kind to the Canucks.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 26

Scenes from morning skate LIVE in Nashville: Canucks looking for top guns to break out in Game 3 vs Preds

NASHVILLE – The scene has shifted to Music City, USA, where the Vancouver Canucks and Nashville Predators will resume their opening round Stanley Cup Playoff series at Bridgestone Arena tonight.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / April 25

Canucks News & Rumors: Demko, Pettersson & Tocchet

In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, Thatcher Demko is injured and Casey DeSmith steps in for the club. Additionally, Elias Pettersson struggles in Game 2 as the Nashville Predators tie the first-round matchup at 1-1.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 24

Elias Pettersson’s struggles were on full display in Game 2, but Rick Tocchet is keeping the faith

Elias Pettersson knows when he’s struggling more than anybody else. And Tuesday night’s 4-1 loss to the Nashville Predators might’ve been one of the toughest nights of his young NHL career.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 24

Tocchet: Thatcher Demko out ‘probably week-to-week’ after undergoing evaluation Tuesday

The Vancouver Canucks will be without goaltender Thatcher Demko on a week-to-week basis after he underwent an evaluation on Tuesday, according to head coach Rick Tocchet.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 23

‘We’re looking for him to be Casey’: Tocchet confidently turns to DeSmith with Demko injury news

Just after the Vancouver Canucks fans got a taste of playoff hockey, they were met with the devastating news that their number one goaltender, Thatcher Demko, would be out for Game 2 and, potentially, the entire series.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 22

Emotional Game 1 victory prompts Canucks’ Tocchet to alter off-day practice strategy

Rick Tocchet wanted his Vancouver Canucks to practice on Monday. The head coach was pleased with the club’s 4-2 win in its playoff opener against Nasvhlile on Sunday night, but still felt there were a number of areas he wanted to address.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 22

The Statsies: Joshua-Lindholm-Garland win matchup against Forsberg-O’Reilly-Nyquist to spur Game 1 victory

9 years of pent-up energy erupting at last. The Vancouver Canucks came back in dramatic fashion, scoring two quick goals in the third en route to a 4-2 victory in Game 1 against the Nashville Predators.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 20

The Canucks are a team with two dynamic duos at forward, lacking a third

These days, the NHL is a lot like the DC Comics Universe, powered by the strength of dynamic duos. In the past, the sport of hockey was all about lines.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 20

2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Round 1 series picks

The field of 16 is set, the Stanley Cup playoffs begin April 20, and it’s time for Daily Faceoff’s staffers to battle for bragging rights. Below, you’ll see our picks for Round 1.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / April 19

Playoff Predators a familiar foe for Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet

The last time Rick Tocchet opened the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Nashville Predators were his first round opponent. Back in the summer of 2020, Tocchet was behind the bench of the Arizona Coyotes and drew the Preds in the opening round of the summer bubble postseason in Edmonton.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 17

Scenes from a practice: Tocchet plays coy about Canucks Game 82 line-up other than fact Demko will start

The Vancouver Canucks held a brisk 25-minute practice on Wednesday morning at Rogers Arena before jumping on the team charter to Winnipeg for their final game of the 2023-24 National Hockey League regular season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 11

8 things the Canucks still have to play for in their final three games of the regular season

The final stretch of the 2023/24 regular season is beginning to take on the resemblance of a coffeemaker for the Vancouver Canucks. Drip. Drip. Drip. We’re

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 8

Scenes from morning skate: Silovs tapped to face Vegas Golden Knights; Lindholm spotted, but a no go for tonight

The Vancouver Canucks (47-22-8) find themselves in another possible first round playoff preview when they host the Vegas Golden Knights (42-26-8) at Rogers Arena.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / April 8

Canucks’ Defence Can Translate to Playoffs Success

As the race for the Pacific Division crown heats up between the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers, the former’s offence has cooled off. While Rick Tocchet has his work cut out for him to get his attackers firing on all cylinders again, there is an old saying that argues that defence wins championships.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / April 3