The Vancouver Canucks faced a 5-2 loss against the Seattle Kraken, with coach Rick Tocchet expressing disappointment in the team's performance. Despite leading or being tied in the second period in their recent games, the Canucks have struggled in the third period, being outscored 12-2. The Canucks, on a four-game losing streak, are aiming to break it against the Boston Bruins, with first place in the NHL standings at stake.
#Canucks have one very fortunate double-deflection goal from Sam Lafferty in their last four periods of hockey. Need two goals in third to get back in this one. Haven't played poorly tonight, but certainly haven't threatened Swayman with much
Canucks haven't been poor 5 on 5 but they're losing in all the tough areas against the Bruins, can't get to the net and 2nd to pucks too often
Feels like the Bruins have scored on the two times they’ve entered the Canucks end in the second period. Some tough luck.
Bruins have a pair of goals from their bottom two lines to grab 2-0 lead on #Canucks
Frederic with the wrap around and Heinen with the finish. For now it's 2-0 Bruins.
#Canucks PK allowing just 2 Boston shots in first two PP of night...er afternoon. Good up ice pressure and clearing lanes for Demko to see the puck
#Canucks vs Bruins. First place in the league on the line. A little history between these teams. And a recent 4-0 loss in Beantown likely on Nux minds. Starters and scratches https://t.co/GVnpwVhGzg
Sky is falling all across Western Conference. Canucks are not only contenders struggling as they carry 4-game slide vs Boston. Boston! Rick Tocchet: “We can’t keep saying, ‘Well, we’re still in first place.’ We’ve got to make a little bit of a stand.” https://t.co/jGJvMCXit6
4pm face-off for #Canucks and Bruins. Always an event with Boston in town. Game day preview here with news, notes & stats. Oh yeah, and winner will take solo possession of first place overall in #NHL standings https://t.co/hBUjqkedXo
Canucks game day: Looking to snap four-game losing skid with Bruins in town for early start https://t.co/3E5zaUgo5V
on four game losing streak, #Canucks have opened scoring in all four games & have led or been tied at some point in second period of all four. But have been outscored 12-2 in third periods over last four (and both Nux goals came in crazy third in Minnesota on Monday)
Here's your @BOSHockeyNow Bruins Game Day Preview for #NHLBruins @ #Canucks: -Canucks out for revenge, redemption -Forward lines and defensive pairings -@DKSportsbook Promo, Betting Lines and Picks https://t.co/U0kL5UrD8y
Rick Tocchet was not happy with the effort the #Canucks gave last night. While he took the blame for that, it didn't stop him from talking about what he saw and what is needed from certain players. Read more on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️ https://t.co/K5lITQhENo https://t.co/K5lITQhENo
#NHLBruins tough luck OT loss after ringing a post and numerous chances just prior to this. @wbz https://t.co/IiirquSxNk
#Canucks fall flat against the Kraken. @FarhanLaljiTSN joins me on @RinkWideVAN to break down a spiritless 5-2 loss. Trouble has entered the discussion. Coach as agitated as he’s looked postgame at any point this season https://t.co/LBtCdXUBXn
Tocchet ticked off at no-show. “It was a comedy of errors and it started to unravel. They (Kraken) were desperate.If our guys think that is playoff hockey, then we’re in trouble.” #Canucks https://t.co/A3qnmtlriz
The #Canucks were poor overall, but the biggest issue Thursday vs. Seattle was an inability to generate shots and chances - both at evens and on the power play - despite trailing. VAN recorded 16 scoring chances and 1.48 expected goals tonight. Both marks a season low.
“Not much compete from the guys, so that’s on me,” says Rick Tocchet. “Too many no shows,” he adds. #Canucks
not making excuses for #Canucks. But 10th game in 17 nights & 8 of the 10 on the road. Plus six of players were at All Star weekend to open this stretch. That's asking a lot. But need to be better than they've been tonight for sure https://t.co/e6dk5zr6a9
#Canucks have 7 shots at even strength tonight. And Nux forwards have 7 shots total through 40 minutes
Hronek off of PP1. Miller back to the half wall. Suter in the bumper. Boeser at the net front. #Canucks
For the fourth straight game, the #NHLBruins will play extra time. 2-1 so far. @BOSHockeyNow
Sam Lafferty with his first since the 1-0 win in Buffalo. Not sure he saw it go in, but he sees it on the scoreclock. #Canucks get a bounce and are back on even terms at 2-2
#Canucks permit another power-play goal against. Numbers are skewed by the Wild outburst, but nonetheless, it's their 10th goal against when shorthanded in 10 games since the All-Star break.
Horvat to one-timer spot on PP1. Nelson to the bumper. #Isles