Dallas Stars Look to Start New Win Streak Against Vancouver Canucks
The Dallas Stars saw one win streak snapped and look to start another one on Thursday in Vancouver. Here’s what to know about the matchup.
How to Watch the Game
When: 9 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20
Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC
TV/Streaming: Victory+; ESPN+ (streaming only)
Radio: Sportsradio 96.7/1310 The Ticket
Game Preview
The Dallas Stars visit the Vancouver Canucks after Jason Robertson scored two goals in the Stars’ 3-2 loss to the New York Islanders.
Vancouver has a 9-10-2 record overall and a 3-5-1 record on its home ice. The Canucks have a 2-5-0 record in games their opponents serve fewer penalty minutes.
Dallas is 12-5-3 overall and 6-1-2 in road games. The Stars are 10-2-1 in games they score at least three goals.
The teams play Thursday for the second time this season. The Canucks won 5-3 in the previous meeting. Thursday is the first of a three-game stint for the Stars in Canada, set for matchups in Calgary and Edmonton as well.
Top Performers
Robertson has 11 goals and 14 assists for the Stars. Miro Heiskanen has one goal and 12 assists over the past 10 games.
Quinn Hughes has one goal and 19 assists for the Canucks. Kiefer Sherwood has six goals and three assists over the last 10 games.
Last 10 Games
Stars: 6-2-2, averaging 3.6 goals, seven assists, 3.3 penalties and eight penalty minutes while giving up 2.5 goals per game.
Canucks: 4-4-2, averaging 3.7 goals, 6.2 assists, 4.3 penalties and 11.3 penalty minutes while giving up four goals per game.
Injuries
Stars: Matt Duchene, day-to-day (upper body); Thomas Harley, out (lower body); Ilya Lyubushkin, out
Canucks: Thatcher Demko, week-to-week (lower body); Teddy Blueger, out (lower body)
Recent News
Rantanen was ejected for the second time in three games after a bloody boarding penalty.
Rantanen incurred a major penalty and a game misconduct while the Stars fell just short in Calgary.
For the second time in three games, Rantanen’s night ended early after a questionable hit against the boards.
The Stars will hope to build on their previous game’s victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday in Calgary.
Conclusion
The Dallas Stars are looking to start a new win streak as they face off against the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday. With a strong performance from Jason Robertson and Miro Heiskanen, the Stars are hoping to come out on top. However, the Canucks have a strong record at home and will be looking to take advantage of the Stars’ recent loss. The game promises
