Canucks prepared for McDavid, Oilers in all-Canadian Stanley Cup playoffs 2nd round matchup

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

"I love being doubted," the head coach said.

Analysts have been skeptical of the Canucks all season, Tocchet added.

Now the betting odds are on the Edmonton Oilers to top the Canucks in a best-of-seven, second-round matchup that starts Wednesday.

That's just fine by Tocchet.

"I think we kind of like that underdog role," he said. "And I think players should embrace it. I really do."

“The style of the series will be different than the last but the fundamental points in terms of the sacrifice, the dedication will always be there.”<br><br>