Here are three takeaways from the Canucks’ 4-1 loss. Marcus Pettersson has been a wonderful, stabilizing addition to the Canucks’ top four. His game isn’t flashy or exciting, but his defensive reach,
A persistent predicament proved problematic for the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday — the team simply struggled to score.
The Vancouver Canucks suffered a setback in their playoff pursuit with a 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars on Sunday night. Despite generating scoring chances and displaying a strong penalty kill, inconsistent play and the absence of captain Quinn Hughes affected their performance.
There is truth in advertising. The Dallas Stars are third overall in NHL standings and touted as a Stanley Cup contender for good reason. They play fast and are hard on pucks. They pass with precision and their cycle game forces the opposition keep their heads on a swivel.