Stanley Cup Final notebook: Hurricanes respond well when adversity strikes
LAS VEGAS — We’ve seen it both within games and within series all post-season long. When the Hurricanes suffer what appears to be a devastating blow, they counter back. No…
Torrent of adversity hits Canucks again in ‘cruel’ loss to Rangers
NEW YORK – If the Vancouver Canucks were as merciless as the hockey gods seem to be, they would have beaten the New York Rangers on Saturday by five goals.…
Canucks overcome adversity once again, keep playoff hopes alive
This season has had all the fun and relaxation of a hike through a minefield for the Vancouver Canucks. Through four months and 65 games, it feels like they haven’t…
Canadiens’ Dach facing hard truths, working to grow through adversity
BROSSARD, Que. — There’s an entire generation of hockey fans who don’t know what Nathan MacKinnon was like before he became the player they now watch dominate the NHL on…
As Canucks approach full strength, Tocchet hopes adversity builds character
VANCOUVER – In a pre-emptive strike, Rick Tocchet began his press conference Wednesday by telling reporters what Elias Pettersson ate for breakfast. Defenceman Derek Forbort, however, quoted Forrest Gump. “It…
‘It’s adversity’: Depleted Canucks fall short after resilient home-ice effort
VANCOUVER — With their emotions as strained as their lineup on Tuesday, the Vancouver Canucks produced one of their best efforts on home ice this season. And still it was…