Filip Chytil is the new kid on the block, and he did not disappoint one bit in his Canucks debut. He spoke about his performance in a post-game interview. Newcomer Filip Chytil led the way for the Vancouver Canucks <a href='https://thehockeywriters.com/alex-debrincat-leads-red-wings-to-3-2-ot-win-over-new-look-canucks-2-2-2025/' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>in an impressive debut,</a> as all three new players for the Canucks wowed early. Chytil, Drew O'Connor, and Marcus Pettersson all made their first appearance with the Canucks, who fell 3-2 in overtime to the Detroit Red Wings. <a href='https://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/3188752' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Chytil was the big return</a> in the J.T. Miller trade and one of the more dynamic offensive threats for the team all game, confident with the puck and poised in transition as evidenced by his third-period tally that tied the score and sent Rogers Arena into a frenzy. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1886253978213642576'> </a></blockquote></div> <h3>Chytil reveals his Canucks debut meant a lot to him</h3> His celebration told the story of just how big the moment was to him. «There were some players in front of me and even some guys behind me trying to steal the puck,» explained Chytil. «I just thought there was not an open lane to shoot right away, so I was holding it as long as I could, and I'm happy it went in. It meant a lot to me. In the moment, there were so many emotions in my head. I want to build on that, keep working hard every day, and be even better than today. I was very happy that I got that opportunity to be [out] there,» continued Chytil. The good play earned him the trust of head coach Rick Tocchet, who gave him the nod to start overtime. After the game, not only did Tocchet reward <a href='https://www.nhl.com/canucks/player/filip-chytil-8480078' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Chytil</a> with that key opportunity, but he also praised him to reporters. Meanwhile, <a href='https://www.nhl.com/rangers/player/j-t-miller-8476468' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Miller</a> has been doing just fine with the Rangers, with four points in two games thus far. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/NHL/status/1885798950118007254'> </a></blockquote></div> Chytil's phenomenal game gave Canucks fans a glimpse of what they may have gotten in return from him. If this continues, he may make his case to be a top-six center for years to come.