Blackhawks' Vermette on being scratched: 'I was not happy with that'

The Chicago Blackhawks dropped Game 3 to the Anaheim Ducks, but that's not the only thing Antoine Vermette is upset about.

The veteran forward was a healthy scratch for Thursday's game, and on Friday he voiced his displeasure.

"I’m not going to lie, I was not happy with that," he told reporters.

Vermette was sidelined along with youngster Teuvo Teravainen, who didn't seem as heated as Vermette, but also wasn't thrilled about sitting out.

"Of course, a little bit. I want to play every time, but sometimes I’m not," Teravainen said.

The two have been underwhelming during the postseason. Vermette has just one goal and two points in 10 games, while Teravainen has one goal and three points in eight games.

Head coach Joel Quenneville suggested both players could dress for Game 4 Saturday.