Tocchet brutally honest in post-game interview following game in Vegas
The Vancouver Canucks were defeated by a convincing score of 6-3 at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night. Quinn Hughes scored twice, and Nike Hoglander added a goal in the loss. The Canucks hold a modest 5-4-1 record over their past ten games as the playoffs rapidly approach.
In his postgame press conference, head coach Rick Tocchet emphasized the team's lack of drive, effort, and physicality. He was disappointed with his team's "light" play and stressed the importance of carrying strong play into the playoffs. Notably, he did not enter the dressing room following the loss and let the players speak amongst themselves.
We've got to regroup tomorrow, we've got to get these guys energized against Arizona.
The Canucks, with an even 100 points and having already clinched a playoff spot, hold a five-point lead over the Edmonton Oilers for first place in the Pacific Division, though Edmonton holds two games in hand.
POLL |
AVRIL 3 | 732 ANSWERS Tocchet brutally honest in post-game interview following game in Vegas Will the Tocchet and the Canucks get back on track with a win against Arizona? |
Yes | 634 | 86.6 % |
No | 98 | 13.4 % |
List of polls |
|
10 hours ago | By Cooper Godin Patrik Allvin Made the Right Decision Signing Jake DeBrusk After Missing Out on Jake Guentzel |
|
12 hours ago | By Maverick Mitchell Vancouver Canucks Targeting Chris Kreider In Blockbuster Trade |
|
14 hours ago | By Maverick Mitchell Canucks Rewind: Thatcher Demko Comments on the Vancouver Canucks Re-Signing Tyler Myers: 'Best Day of My Life' |
|
Dec 24 | By Owen Fullerton Vancouver Canucks to fight division rival for defensive upgrades |
|
Dec 24 | By Owen Fullerton Vancouver Canucks Target Rasmus Andersson for Trade After Holiday Break Ends |
|
Dec 24 | By Maverick Mitchell Does Vancouver Canucks Defenseman Noah Juulsen Deserve a Contract Extension? |
|
Dec 24 | By Maverick Mitchell Zach Werenski Claps Back & Shows True Colors Towards Former Teammate Patrik Laine Amid Drama |
|
Dec 24 | By Maverick Mitchell Roster Moves: Patrik Allvin Announces the Departure of 3 Vancouver Canucks Forwards Today |
Previously on CanucksDaily