NOTES: Duchene has four assists during a three-game point streak. … Stars forward Wyatt Johnston, who signed a five-year, $42 million contract extension Saturday, had his point streak end at nine games (nine goals, six assists). … Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes missed a third straight game with a lower-body injury.
Canucks winger Jake DeBrusk reacted to criticism from head coach Rick Tocchet after a loss to the Stars on Sunday.
Here are three takeaways from the Canucks’ 4-1 loss. Marcus Pettersson has been a wonderful, stabilizing addition to the Canucks’ top four. His game isn’t flashy or exciting, but his defensive reach,
First Period_None. Second Period_1, Dallas, Harley 12 (Lyubushkin, Dadonov), 5:17. 2, Vancouver, Forbort 1 (Mancini, Garland), 11:35. 3, Dallas, Granlund 16 (Ceci, Duchene), 19:34.
The Vancouver Canucks are facing significant playoff challenges after a recent 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars, with NHL analyst Martin Biron suggesting their chances are slim. Defensive struggles and the absence of key player Thatcher Demko contribute to their precarious position in the Western Conference race.
The Stars have had a tumultuous last few days, and with the Canucks owning the advantage in both the rest and goalie department tonight, they top our NHL betting picks as home underdogs.