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Dallas Stars vs. Vancouver Canucks: Preview, Predictions and Picks for March 9, 2025

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Mar 9, 2025 9:27 PM
The Vancouver Canucks, riding a strong home win streak, welcome the Dallas Stars to Rogers Arena on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 9:00 PM. The Canucks aim to extend their home success against a formidable Stars squad that currently leads the season series 1-0. The Stars, boasting an impressive 41-20-2 record, will look to capitalize on their strong road performance against a Canucks team looking to close the gap in the Pacific Division.
Dallas Stars vs Vancouver Canucks

Current Odds

DAL
VAN
Over
5.5
+170
Under
4.5
+180
DAL
-1.5
+300
VAN
-1.5
+310
DAL
ML
-110
VAN
ML
+230

Stars vs Canucks statistics

Stat Stars Canucks
Goals For per Game 3.41 2.74
Goals Against Average 2.60 3.00
Shots per Game 29.4 25.5
Shots Against per Game 27.6 27.1
Power Play Goals 44 39
Power Play Goals Against 26 32
Short Handed Goals 6 3
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 414 585
Power Play Percentage 23.3 22.5
Penalty Kill Percentage 84.3 81.9

Vancouver Canucks recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/7/25 vs Minnesota Wild W 3-1
3/5/25 vs Anaheim Ducks W 3-2
3/1/25 @ Seattle Kraken L 6-3
2/27/25 @ Anaheim Ducks L 5-2
2/26/25 @ Los Angeles Kings W 3-2 OT

Dallas Stars recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/8/25 @ Edmonton Oilers L 5-4
3/6/25 vs Calgary Flames W 3-2 OT
3/4/25 vs New Jersey Devils W 4-3
3/2/25 vs St. Louis Blues W 6-3
2/28/25 vs Los Angeles Kings W 6-2

Vancouver Canucks injuries

  • Quinn Hughes (D): Day-To-Day
  • Noah Juulsen (D): Injured Reserve
  • Thatcher Demko (G): Injured Reserve
  • Elias Pettersson (C): Day-To-Day
  • Kiefer Sherwood (LW): Injured Reserve

Dallas Stars injuries

  • Roope Hintz (C): Day-To-Day
  • Miro Heiskanen (D): Injured Reserve
  • Lian Bichsel (D): Day-To-Day
  • Ilya Lyubushkin (D): Day-To-Day
  • Tyler Seguin (C): Injured Reserve

Stars vs Canucks game info

Type Info
Venue Rogers Arena
Location Vancouver, BC
Puck drop Sun 9:00 PM

Stars vs Canucks predictions

As the Dallas Stars skate onto the ice at Rogers Arena, all eyes will likely be on their left-wing dynamo, Jason Robertson. Although dealing with a day-to-day injury, Robertson’s knack for finding the back of the net can’t be underestimated. He’s potted 27 goals this season, and his presence alone can be electrifying enough to inspire teammates and fans alike. If he laces up his skates, expect him to try and add to his impressive 65-point tally. Meanwhile, Matt Duchene, the smooth operator at center, leads the team with 39 assists. His playmaking abilities could prove pivotal, especially if Robertson needs a few setups to break through the Canucks' defense. Keep an eye out for Duchene’s clever passes as he’ll be a key player stirring things up for the Stars.

Switching over to the Vancouver Canucks' side, there's Quinn Hughes, a franchise defenseman whose offensive flair seems to overshadow his blue-line duties. He’s not just holding down the Canucks’ defensive line—he’s orchestrating plays, likely to try and enhance his sterling 46-assist record this season. With both assists and points, Hughes is only a handful away from setting milestones. Jake DeBrusk, the goal-sniping left-winger, has been crucial for Vancouver and looking to boost his 22-goal tally against Dallas. There’s no denying that Hughes and DeBrusk will need to be at their best to push the Canucks closer to a win streak at home.

When it comes to predicting who’ll skate away victors, it's a toss-up between the Stars’ road prowess and the Canucks' home turf ambitions. The Stars come in with a formidable 41-20-2 record but face a Canucks squad keen to defend their home win streak at 13-10-7. Given the intensity of both teams and with the Canucks on home ice, they might just have the edge they need to pull off a win, especially if Hughes and DeBrusk hit their stride. Nonetheless, with Robertson’s potential presence, the Stars won’t make it easy. Fans should brace for a thrilling matchup.

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