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  'I love being doubted': Canucks' coach embraces underdog role ahead of Round 2

  Rick Tocchet doesn't mind the fact that his Vancouver Canucks aren't favoured to win against their next playoff opponent.

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  Canucks playoff viewing parties popping up throughout Metro Vancouver

  On Wednesday morning – less than 12 hours before the Canucks face off against the Oilers – Vancouver's mayor will make an announcement about viewing parties in the city.

• Canucks enter second round as underdogs against Edmonton Oilers

  Despite a better regular season record, including a clean sweep of the Edmonton Oilers, the Vancouver Canucks are entering the second round series between the two teams as underdogs.

• Canucks vs. Oilers schedule released, Demko ruled out for Game 1

  The Vancouver Canucks are gearing up for Round 2 this week, with the full game schedule released over the weekend.

• Vancouver considering 'potential public viewing' options for Canucks Round 2 games

  After the Canucks defeated the Nashville Predators to advance to Round 2 of the NHL playoffs, Vancouver says it's looking into "potential public viewing opportunities" for upcoming games.

• Vancouver statues get custom Canucks jerseys

  Larger-than-life bronze sculptures in Vancouver have been outfitted with custom Canucks jerseys as the team returns home to gear up for the first game of the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

• 'You just have to be always ready': Canucks' Silovs embracing playoff opportunity

  Arturs Silovs has rocketed up the Vancouver Canucks' depth chart this post-season, going from third-string goalie to starter in pivotal elimination games.

• Suter scores late goal, clinches series for Canucks

  Pius Suter scored with 1:39 left and the Vancouver Canucks advanced to the second round of the NHL playoffs with a 1-0 victory over the Nashville Predators on Friday night in Game 6.

• 'Bet's on': Eby and Smith make playful wager ahead of Canucks-Oilers playoff matchup

  The premiers of British Columbia and Alberta are joining in on the fun as hockey fans gear up for Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

• Elias Pettersson named a finalist for Lady Byng Memorial Trophy

  Centres Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Elias Pettersson of the Vancouver Canucks were named finalists for the NHL's Lady Byng Memorial Trophy on Saturday.

• Coach Rick Tocchet's personality, playing style paying off with Canucks

  Rick Tocchet drew ample respect during his 18 seasons as an NHL player.

• Whitecaps play to scoreless draw in 50th anniversary match

  On a night of celebration, the Vancouver Whitecaps endured their fair share of challenges as they played to a 0-0 draw against Austin FC on Saturday at BC Place.

• Watch party at Rogers Arena sold out for Canucks Game 6

  The Vancouver Canucks will get another chance on Friday to punch their ticket to the second round of the playoffs.

• Bowness, Tocchet, Brunette named finalists for NHL's coach of the year award

  Rick Bowness of the Winnipeg Jets, Rick Tocchet of the Vancouver Canucks and Andrew Brunette of the Nashville Predators are the finalists for this season's Jack Adams Award.

• Striker Brian White rewriting Whitecaps' history books in soccer club's 50th year

  As the Vancouver Whitecaps celebrate a half-century of soccer history, Brian White has carved out a spot in the club's record book.

• Predators claw out 2-1 win over Canucks in Game 5, keep season alive

  The Nashville Predators kept their season alive with a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series Tuesday.