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THE MOJ: Canucks save worst for last on disappointing road trip

Loss in Seattle was team’s 4th in a row as coach demands more effort
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Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek reaches for a blocked shot by goaltender Thatcher Demko with Seattle Kraken center Yanni Gourde skating behind during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Apparently the Vancouver Canucks didn’t get the memo that you’re supposed to save the best for last.

The Canucks concluded their four-game road trip with a listless 5-2 loss against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday night with it easily being the most unpalatable defeat of the four straight setbacks the team has endured.

The loss clearly left a sour taste in the mouth of Vancouver head coach Rick Tocchet, who was extremely candid in his assessment of the Canucks performance.

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