Stars Look to Regain Momentum as They Host Canucks in Season Finale
As the regular season winds down, the Dallas Stars are gearing up to finish strong on home ice, hosting the Vancouver Canucks tonight in what could be a pivotal game for playoff momentum. This is more than just another game—it’s a test of resolve for both teams heading into the final stretch.
The Stars, currently sitting at 50-22-5, return home after a tough pair of road losses, most recently falling 3-2 in overtime to the Minnesota Wild. Prior to that, they couldn’t get past the Penguins either, giving up five goals in a home loss. Despite the recent hiccups, Dallas is still a formidable force, and they’ve had Vancouver’s number all season long—outscoring them 9-4 in their previous two matchups. On March 9th, the Stars rolled past the Canucks 4-1, even while being outshot and losing the majority of faceoffs.
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Vancouver, sitting at 35-29-13, is hanging on the edge of playoff contention, sitting eight points out in the Western Conference. Their last ten games have seen a middling 4-4-2 record, and with a lineup that’s been hit by injuries—missing key players like Elias Pettersson, Tyler Myers, and Filip Chytil—it’s an uphill battle tonight. However, there’s always a chance for a surprise in hockey, especially with Thatcher Demko in net and Quinn Hughes leading the defense.
Dallas will turn to Casey DeSmith in goal, looking to bounce back from a rough outing where he allowed four goals on 39 shots. He’s hunting for his 15th win of the season—something he hasn’t achieved since the 2022-23 campaign. On the offensive side, watch out for Matt Duchene, who’s eyeing his 80th point and 30th goal this season, and Wyatt Johnston, who's truly come into his own with back-to-back 30-goal seasons. The 21-year-old has become a cornerstone of the Stars’ offense and is gearing up for a big role in the playoffs.
As for the Canucks, their lineup tonight sees Hoglander, Suter, and Boeser leading the top line, with Garland, Bleuger, and DeBrusk filling out the second. Injuries have forced them to dig deeper into their depth chart, but that might just be an opportunity for young names like Aatu Raty or Max Sasson to step up and make a difference.
With puck drop set for 8 p.m. ET on Victory+, this one’s not just about two points—it’s about finding rhythm, building confidence, and proving who’s ready for playoff hockey. For Dallas, it's a chance to shake off the rust and reassert themselves. For Vancouver, it might be one of their final shots to stay in the race. Either way, it’s set to be a compelling matchup under the Texas lights.
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