Vancouver Canucks coach Rick Tocchet decided not to challenge Roman Josi's game-tying goal for goalie interference during Game 5, citing a 50/50 chance of overturning the call and considering Vancouver's penalty kill capabilities. This decision came amid a series of strategic choices by Tocchet, including not naming a starter goalie for the upcoming Game 6, reflecting the ongoing uncertainty in the team's goaltending strategy. The Canucks' performance and tactical decisions have been under scrutiny following their loss in Game 5.
#Canucks notebook from the club’s Game 5 loss. - Why Tocchet was right now to challenge the Josi goal - The coin flip series - Traction for the Pettersson line? - The Game 6 goaltending decision And more… https://t.co/iODTJ7NVLA
Why #Canucks coach Rick Tocchet was right not to challenge Roman Josi’s goal and other notes from a disappointing Game 5. https://t.co/iODTJ7NnW2
The @PredsNHL game-tying goal had many wondering why @Canucks coach Rick Tocchet didn't challenge it for goalie interference -- a decent gamble, given Vancouver's penalty kill. He explained himself after the Game 5 loss: https://t.co/n544LiUD7X
Rick Tocchet says they thought about challenging the Josi goal, but thought it would be 50/50 as to whether they would have won it on goalie interference. #Canucks @Sportsnet650
Rick Tocchet on not challenging the Josi goal for goalie interference. https://t.co/oBi3nHOkDv
“We thought about it, but I thought it was 50/50,” says Rick Tocchet of the #Canucks’ decision not to challenge the Roman Josi goal.
#Canucks keep goalie guessing game going as Tocchet opts not to name Game 5 starter. News, notes, stats & quotes from the rink https://t.co/NI6UzlubmX