Vancouver Canucks are out of the playoffs after a Game 7 round 2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.
After going into the third period scoreless, the Canucks rallied to a one-goal difference but it wasn’t enough to clinch the win.
The final score was 3-2.
The Oilers will now go on to face the Dallas Stars for the Western Conference Final.
Noticeably absent from the Canucks on Monday night was star forward Brock Boeser.
Head coach Rick Tocchet told reporters on Monday morning that Boeser was out with a blood-clotting issue.
“He’s been a big part,” Tocchet said.
“Obviously, had a great year for us. Big part of the team. Scored some big goals for us. But next man up. That’s how you’ve got to approach it.”
Tocchet said he found out on Sunday that Boeser would not be available to play and he didn’t have a timetable for his return.
He said he would be leaning on the team’s foundation to win.
“It might be some different combos at different times,” he said. “But yes, it’s a big piece out. But like I said, there’s opportunity for a lot of guys and some guys are excited about it.”
Defenceman Tyler Myers said Boeser was “bummed” to be sidelined for Game 7 in round two.
“You’re going to lose guys at different times for different reasons,” he said.
“And it’s opportunities. We have to look at it like an opportunity for other guys to step up and step into a role, and be excited for it.”
Myers said they needed to go out on the ice on Monday and leave everything there.
“Game 7 is the best game in hockey.”