- Matchup: Dallas Stars vs Vancouver Canucks
- Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
- Venue: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC
- Broadcast: Sportsnet Pacific
- Betting Odds: Stars (-275) Canucks (+220)
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The Dallas Stars (12-5-3) are set to visit Rogers Arena on Thursday to face off against the Vancouver Canucks (9-10-2). Betting lines show the Stars at -275 while the Canucks open at +220. The expected total for the game is 6.5 goals.
The Dallas Stars aim to address some challenges following their 3-2 loss to the Islanders in their latest outing. In that game, Dallas accrued 19 penalty minutes and fell short in delivering an offensive performance that met their standards. Despite having 3 power play chances, the Stars were unsuccessful in capitalizing on any. Overall, they managed to score just 2 goals on 24 shots.
Opponents of the Dallas Stars have accumulated 59 power play opportunities this season (ranked 17th in the league) and have converted 14 goals on those chances. The Stars have faced 544 shots against them, recording a save percentage of .897. With 514 shots attempted, Dallas holds a shooting percentage of 12.5%. At even strength, both the Stars and their opponents have scored 42 goals each. This season, Dallas has capitalized on 22 out of 69 power play opportunities, translating to a 31.88% success rate. They currently sit with 27 points, yielding a points percentage of .675. In terms of scoring, the Stars have tallied 64 goals (7th in the NHL) while allowing 56.
Guarding the net for the Stars will be Jake Oettinger. Throughout his professional career, Oettinger has faced 647 goals against him, resulting in a goals against average of 2.53. He has participated in 265 games with a .911 save percentage over 13,338 minutes of ice time. His overall record stands at 157 wins, 70 losses, and 29 overtime losses, while serving as the starting goalie in 256 of those matches. Oettinger has achieved 150 quality starts, with a quality start percentage of .586. He has been faced with 7,285 shots, saving 6,638 of them.
In their previous matchup, Vancouver faced off against the Panthers, suffering a defeat with a final score of 8-5. The Canucks had 6 power play attempts and successfully converted 2 of them. They scored 5 goals on 15 shots on goal.
This season, the Vancouver Canucks have recorded a total of 65 goals, holding 20 points and a points percentage of .476. They have allowed 77 goals against them, comprising 54 goals at even strength and 23 while shorthanded. The Canucks have netted 49 goals at even strength and are ranked 7th in the league with 16 power play goals. They have achieved 68 power play opportunities with a conversion rate of 23.53%. Vancouver has taken 546 shots (18th in professional hockey), garnering a shooting percentage of 11.90%, while conceding 651 shots. Their penalty kill stands at 67.14%, having faced 70 power play chances, while their team save percentage is at 88.2%.
Between the pipes for Vancouver will be Kevin Lankinen. The opposition has scored an average of 3.06 goals per game against him, resulting in a total of 489 goals allowed. Lankinen’s quality start percentage is 52.5%, with 84 quality starts throughout his professional career. He has been named starting goalie in 160 games, logging 8,666 minutes of ice time. His career record showcases 74 wins, 63 losses, and 24 overtime losses. Lankinen has saved 4,563 shots out of 5,052 attempts against, yielding a save percentage of .903.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL showdown, covering the spread or moneyline?
Pick: Back Vancouver (+220)
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