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The Dallas Stars (50-22-5) host the Vancouver Canucks (35-29-13) as a part of Tuesday's NHL schedule, starting at 8 p.m. ET at American Airlines Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Stars rank second in the Western Conference with 105 points and the Canucks are 10th in the Western Conference with 83 points.
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Stars vs. Canucks: April 8 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Venue: American Airlines Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Stars' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.4 | 3rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.55 | 3rd |
| Shots | 28.5 | 13th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 17th |
| Power Play % | 21.98% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.43% | 2nd |
Canucks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.83 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.08 | 20th |
| Shots | 25.5 | 31st |
| Shots Allowed | 26.7 | 8th |
| Power Play % | 22.6% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.41% | 3rd |
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Stars vs. Canucks Top Players
Stars
- Mikko Rantanen has been critical to Dallas' offense this season, racking up 84 points in 77 games.
- With 29 goals and 50 assists, Matt Duchene is one of the most important contributors for Dallas with his 79 points (one per game).
- Jason Robertson has created 77 points for Dallas in 77 games this season, netting a goal on 16.6% of his shots and putting up 34 goals and 43 assists.
- Across 55 games played, Jake Oettinger has a goaltending record of 36-15-4. During those games, he's allowed 133 goals while recording 1385 saves.
Canucks
- Quinn Hughes has totaled 16 goals and 57 assists in 63 games for Vancouver, good for 73 points.
- Brock Boeser is one of the impact players on offense for Vancouver with 49 total points (0.6 per game), with 25 goals and 24 assists in 70 games.
- Elias Pettersson's 15 goals and 30 assists add up to 45 points this season.
- Kevin Lankinen is 24-15-9 in 48 games this season, conceding 127 goals (2.7 goals against average) with 1129 saves and an .899 save percentage (37th in the league).
Stars vs. Canucks Injury Report
Stars
Nils Lundkvist: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Miro Heiskanen: Out (Knee),
Tyler Seguin: Out (Hip)
Canucks
Filip Chytil: Out (Concussion),
Noah Juulsen: Out For Season (Groin),
Tyler Myers: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Nils Aman: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Elias Pettersson: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Stars' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/3/2025 | Predators | W 5-1 | Home |
| 4/5/2025 | Penguins | L 5-3 | Home |
| 4/6/2025 | Wild | L 3-2 | Away |
| 4/8/2025 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 4/10/2025 | Jets | - | Home |
| 4/12/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Home |
| 4/14/2025 | Red Wings | - | Away |
Canucks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/2/2025 | Kraken | L 5-0 | Home |
| 4/5/2025 | Ducks | W 6-2 | Home |
| 4/6/2025 | Golden Knights | L 3-2 | Home |
| 4/8/2025 | Stars | - | Away |
| 4/10/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 4/12/2025 | Wild | - | Home |
| 4/14/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |