The Vancouver Canucks (23-17-10) travel to face off against the Dallas Stars (32-17-1) on Friday, January 31st. This game will be played at American Airlines Center in Dallas and televised on ESPN+. The Canucks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Stars are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Panthers. Puck drop is set for 8:00 ET.
Canucks vs Stars
The Vancouver Canucks Are Coming Off A Win
Vancouver improved to 23-17-10 with a 3-2 road win over the Sharks. The Canucks were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.
After the Sharks scored first in the second period, the Canucks responded with three unanswered goals. Pius Suter tied it up at 5:19 in the second, and Jake DeBrusk gave Vancouver the lead at 15:38 in the third. The Sharks tied it again with 1:17 left, but Suter scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds remaining.
The Dallas Stars Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Stars fell to 32-17-1 after a 4-2 loss to the Panthers. Dallas, as puck line underdogs, failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell short.
After trailing 2-0, the Stars tied it up in the second period. However, the Panthers pulled ahead with two more goals, including an empty-netter, to seal the win.
Vancouver Offense Breakdown
Vancouver’s offense was led by Pius Suter, who netted two goals, bringing his season total to 3 and 4. Suter scored at 5:19 in the second period and again with just 26 seconds left in the game. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the season at 4:22 in the third period.
The Canucks took 27 shots on goal and recorded 25 giveaways. Vancouver was held scoreless in the first period, found the net once in the second, and added two more goals in the third.
Stars Offense Breakdown
In their recent 4-2 loss to the Panthers, the Stars’ offense registered 25 shots on goal but only found the net twice. Evgenii Dadonov scored his second goal of the season, while Matt Duchene added his seventh. Duchene also picked up his eighth assist on Dadonov’s power-play goal.
Dallas was held scoreless in the first period before both goals came in the second. The Stars had 32 giveaways in the game, with Miro Heiskanen and Thomas Harley each contributing an assist.
Vancouver Team Defense
Vancouver’s defense gave up the opening goal 2:37 into the second period and another at 18:43 in the third, but they held on for a 3-2 win. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the Canucks’ defense added 5 takeaways and 24 hits.
Dallas Team Defense
The Stars’ defense gave up the first two goals of the game, but it was a late collapse that ultimately cost them. After tying the game at 2-2, they allowed a goal at 17:28 in the third period and another at 19:00. Casey DeSmith made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%.
Canucks vs Stars Trends
- Vancouver has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 3-2.
- Through their last five home contests, the Stars offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Dallas posted an overall record of 3-2 while going 1-4 ATS.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Stars have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 1-4.
- As the betting favorite, the Canucks have an puck line mark of just 1-9 in their last ten games. Vancouver posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
Canucks vs Stars Prediction
For those seeking a straight moneyline bet, the Stars are the top choice. Nonetheless, with a payout of -174, you might want to use this bet as a part of a parlay to get better odds.
If you’re looking for a puck line bet, I’d suggest going with the Canucks to cover. Even in the event of a Stars victory, this game is expected to be closely fought, and the Canucks should cover the puck line.
When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 5.5 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.
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Last updated:January 31, 2025 Canucks, Stars