Dallas Stars Defeat Vancouver Canucks 4-1 as Scoring Struggles Persist for Vancouver

Mikael Granlund's first goal for Dallas highlights the Canucks' ongoing challenges in their playoff push.

The Vancouver Canucks remain locked in a tight race for the Western Conference's final playoff spot, struggling to generate offense with a 3-5-0 record since the 4 Nations Face-Off break.
Dallas Stars' Mikael Granlund scored his first goal in 13 games, a pivotal moment in the second period, securing a lead the Stars would not relinquish.
Dallas goalie Casey DeSmith, a former Canuck, made 22 saves in his return to Vancouver, bolstering a strong defensive performance by the Stars.
Vancouver's lone goal came from Derek Forbort, marking his first goal since February 2023, but the team continued to face challenges in converting scoring opportunities.
The Canucks were without captain Quinn Hughes for a third consecutive game due to a lower-body injury, further complicating their playoff aspirations.