The Vancouver Canucks faced disappointment after a 5-2 loss to the New York Islanders, prompting coach Rick Tocchet to take responsibility for the team's performance. Despite scoring first, the Canucks struggled, being outshot significantly and unable to secure consecutive home wins.

Tocchet expressed frustration over the team's lack of effort and acknowledged the Islanders' strong performance, while Bo Horvat, now with the Islanders, celebrated his first win against his former team. The Canucks aim to improve as they continue their homestand.