Canucks Face Stars Thursday Night, Kick Off Two-Game Homestand

The Vancouver Canucks are set to face the Dallas Stars Thursday night as they kick off a two-game homestand at Rogers Arena. After a demanding road trip, the Canucks return with a refreshed outlook. They have utilized the last few days for practice in Vancouver, which has pleased head coach Adam Foote.

Newly acquired player David Kämpf expressed enthusiasm about joining the team. “I’m happy I’m here and I can play again,” he noted in a media session. In his debut, Kämpf won 11 out of 15 faceoffs. He is expected to skate alongside Conor Garland and Brock Boeser during the game.

Preview of the Stars’ Road Trip

Thursday’s matchup marks the start of a four-game road trip for the Dallas Stars, who will also visit Calgary, Edmonton, and Seattle. Currently, the Stars boast an impressive season record of 12 wins, 5 losses, and 3 overtime losses (12-5-3). They have excelled on the road, achieving 6 wins, 1 loss, and 2 overtime losses away from home.

Key Stars Performers

• Mikko Rantanen: Leads the Stars with 27 points (9 goals, 18 assists) through 20 games.
• Wyatt Johnston & Jason Robertson: Each has netted 11 goals this season.
• Robertson: Leads the NHL with 87 shots on net.
• Johnston: Leads the league with 8 goals on the power play.

Impressive Power Play

The Stars rank second in the league for power play efficiency at 31.9%. Miro Heiskanen is a key player, averaging 25:24 minutes per game. Goaltender Jake Oettinger has started 14 of 20 games, with an 8-4-2 record and a 2.77 goals-against average. The Stars are undefeated when leading into the second intermission, boasting a record of 7-0-0 under those conditions.

Canucks Scoring Leaders

Quinn Hughes has surged in the scoring ranks, amassing 10 points in his last three games. He currently leads all defensemen in power play points with 10. Alongside him, Elias Pettersson is also in great form, with multi-point games in four consecutive outings. If he continues this performance, he could achieve the first five-game multi-point streak of his NHL career.

• Quinn Hughes: 10 points (0 goals, 11 assists) in the last five games.
• Elias Pettersson: 19 points (3 goals, 5 assists) in 21 games.

Game Details

The Canucks’ game against the Stars is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. PT. Fans can watch the action live on Sportsnet or listen via Brendan Batchelor’s radio broadcast on Sportsnet 650.