Stars Aim to Extend Winning Streak Against Struggling Canucks

The Dallas Stars (36-14-9) travel to Vancouver to face the Canucks (18-34-7) on Monday, March 2, 2026, seeking to extend their winning streak to nine games. Dallas is coming off a successful stretch, while Vancouver has lost five straight and struggles at home.

Recent Form and Head-to-Head Record

Dallas has been dominant recently, boasting a 9-1-0 record in their last ten games. They defeated Vancouver 4-2 on November 20, 2025, but lost their first matchup of the season on October 16, 2025, 5-3. Historically, Dallas holds a 101-76-30 record against Vancouver, including a 46-42-15 mark on the road. The Stars have earned points in six of their last seven games against the Canucks, dating back to December 21, 2023, and have won their last three matchups at Rogers Arena, outscoring Vancouver 11-4 during that span.

Key Players

Dallas Stars: Forward Jason Robertson is on a seven-game point streak against the Canucks, with 12 points (5 goals, 7 assists) during that period. He has 14 points (5 goals, 9 assists) in 14 career games versus Vancouver. Jamie Benn has 39 points (17 goals, 22 assists) in 45 career games against the Canucks. Mikko Rantanen, Jason Robertson, and Wyatt Johnston have all surpassed 60 points this season, ranking among the top 20 NHL scorers.

Vancouver Canucks: Elias Pettersson leads the Canucks in scoring with 35 points (13 goals, 22 assists), while Filip Hronek is the team’s top assistant with 32 points (5 goals, 27 assists). Drew O’Connor leads the team with 14 goals. Liam Öhgren has recorded points in 4 of his last 5 games (2 goals, 2 assists).

Goaltending Situation

For Vancouver, Kevin Lankinen is expected to start, having stopped 83.3% of shots in his first game after the break (20 saves, four goals conceded) against Seattle. He has struggled to maintain a save percentage above 90% in his last six games. Dallas will likely start either Casey DeSmith, who had a 94.7% save percentage against Seattle, or Jake Oettinger, who made 25 saves (92.6%) against Nashville – his best performance in the last nine games.

Editorial Prediction

Dallas appears to be the strong favorite. The Stars are playing with confidence, extending their winning streak to eight games, a franchise record. Vancouver, in contrast, has lost five consecutive games and 13 of their last 15 at home. Given Vancouver’s recent struggles, particularly their tendency to suffer large losses (losing by four goals in their last game, the seventh time this season), a Dallas victory in regulation time is the most likely outcome.