Canucks' Playoff Hopes Diminish After Loss to Kraken

The Vancouver Canucks suffered a significant setback in their playoff ambitions following a 5-0 defeat to the Seattle Kraken. This loss leaves the Canucks eight points behind the final Western Conference wild-card spots with only seven games left. Head coach Rick Tocchet cited a lack of composure and nervousness among players as key factors in their failure to capitalize on scoring opportunities, despite outshooting the Kraken. The team has been dealing with various injuries, including Filip Chytil and Elias Pettersson, adding to their challenges. Tocchet's future with the team remains uncertain, as his contract is expiring amid a disappointing season following last year's first-place finish in the Pacific Division. The Canucks need to win their remaining games and rely on other teams faltering to have a chance at the playoffs.