Dallas Stars v Vancouver Canucks: the preview
Dallas Stars meet Vancouver Canucks at American Airlines Center, Friday 12:00pm (NHL). Dallas Stars have won 48 of the 89 meetings with Vancouver Canucks since 1999.
The big picture
Dallas Stars come in 14th on the ladder; Vancouver Canucks are 32nd. Dallas Stars have the higher position to protect.
Dallas Stars are 9–7 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.8 goals for and 2.4 against.
Vancouver Canucks are 3–15 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.9 goals for and 4.6 against.
Form
Dallas Stars have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Columbus Blue Jackets 1–2.
Vancouver Canucks have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Winnipeg Jets 2–6.
Vancouver Canucks have lost their last four.
Head to head
These sides have met 89 times on our records since 1999: Dallas Stars 48, Vancouver Canucks 40, 1 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), Dallas Stars won 6–1 at Rogers Arena.
Biggest margin between these two: Vancouver Canucks by 6 goals in 2017-18 (6–0).
Players to watch
For Dallas Stars, watch Mikko Rantanen (9 goals, 10 assists in 2026-27) and Jason Robertson (8 goals, 10 assists in 2026-27).
For Vancouver Canucks, watch Brock Boeser (6 goals, 9 assists in 2026-27) and Jonathan Lekkerimaki (6 goals, 8 assists in 2026-27).
At American Airlines Center
Dallas Stars have won 12 of their last 22 at American Airlines Center.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Dallas Stars go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
