The Vancouver Canucks are gearing up for a crucial Game 82 against the Calgary Flames, with the Pacific Division title still within reach. However, head coach Rick Tocchet is keeping his cards close to his chest when it comes to revealing his lineup for the all-important season finale.
During the team’s practice on Sunday, Tocchet was tight-lipped about his plans for the Canucks’ starting lineup, fielding questions with a coy smile and a playful shrug.
In a night that will be etched in Washington Capitals lore, the team rallied from an early deficit to edge the Western Conference-leading Vancouver Canucks 2-1 in a hard-fought battle at Rogers Arena. The victory was made even sweeter as it coincided with veteran winger T.J. Oshie’s 1,000th career NHL game.
The Canucks came out firing on all cylinders, striking first just 71 seconds into the contest on Brock Boeser’s tip-in goal.
The Washington Capitals’ extended West Coast road swing may have started on a sour note, but they managed to salvage the trip with a pair of hard-fought victories against the Seattle Kraken and Vancouver Canucks. While the Caps were outscored 12-6 over the five-game stretch, their resilience shone through as they headed into the final game against the Calgary Flames with a modest two-game winning streak.
Saturday’s 2-1 triumph over the Canucks was particularly impressive, given Vancouver’s formidable 21-7-4 home record and the added significance of T.
