The Vancouver Canucks had plenty of puck possession against the Washington Capitals on Saturday night. The trouble was, it was almost entirely on the perimeter.
“We're not attacking the interior,” said a visibly frustrated Rick Tocchet. “And we missed so many shots. A lot of shots. We missed a lot of shots.” Beyond the missed shots, the Canucks struggled to connect on their passes, repeatedly throwing the puck into skates for turnovers. It became more pronounced as the game progressed and the Canucks started looking for hero plays that just weren’t there. Often, it was a result of the Canucks failing to move their feet to create passing lanes.
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