In a recent NHL match, the Vancouver Canucks secured a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights, marking the Golden Knights' second straight loss in regulation. Conor Garland, affectionately known as 'Garly', scored twice for the Canucks. Rick Tocchet, the Canucks' coach, praised several players for their performances, including Boeser, who aimed for 40 goals despite playing slightly injured, and Pettersson for his exceptional net-front presence and resilience. Tocchet shared a story about Garland earlier in his career, highlighting Garland's determination by responding, "you'd better make me one," when told he wasn't a 17-minute per night player. Tocchet also noted Garland's size, describing him as a 'small guy that plays big' and emphasized the importance of embracing pressure and the significance of resilience in achieving success.
Rick Tocchet on Boeser: 40 goals is hard to score in this league. To be honest, he was a little banged up before the game, and he played. I'm proud of him. I think it inspired the team a bit. #Canucks @Sportsnet650
Rick Tocchet: This is kind of a little dress rehearsal for what's to come. We talked this morning about embracing the pressure and the noise and all the good things that come from it. #Canucks @Sportsnet650
we love you fiesty little Garly #Canucks https://t.co/hBMC5AZT9e
Rick Tocchet: If you want to go far, you're going to have to come from behind, and you're going to have to do special things. You can ask Vegas from last year. #Canucks @Sportsnet650
Rick Tocchet tells a story from when he was coaching Garland earlier in his career in Arizona. Tocchet told Garland he wasn't a 17 minute per night player, to which Garland responded, "you'd better make me one." #Canucks @Sportsnet650
Rick Tocchet on Conor Garland: I know Gars really well. The players kid me that he's my favourite. Teacher's pet kinda thing. Millsy busts my balls for that. He's a small guy that plays big. #Canucks @Sportsnet650
Rick Tocchet on Pettersson: The key for me is his net front was terrific. It's hard to be in front of the net taking an ass kicking. #Canucks @Sportsnet650
Let's talk about the first regulation loss ever in Vancouver https://t.co/ztfNvFxMue
Garland scores twice, Canucks outlast Golden Knights for 4-3 win https://t.co/VDVNcq3FUd https://t.co/yAbiYsaNJp
The Golden Knights lost their second straight game in regulation despite getting two goals from center Jack Eichel. #VegasBorn https://t.co/UhHAkNJ602