In a significant turnaround from their previous season, the Vancouver Canucks have allowed 5 or more goals in just 4 out of their first 33 games, in stark contrast to 15 times before Christmas and 29 times overall last season. The Canucks, who are currently first in the NHL, concluded their road trip with a match against the Dallas Stars, a team they had previously faced on November 4th. The Stars, led by players like Roope Hintz, Tyler Seguin, and Thomas Harley, controlled the game for 64 minutes and 51 seconds and managed to break a lengthy losing streak against the Canucks by winning 4-3 in overtime. Despite the loss, the Canucks showcased a strong defensive effort, especially in overtime where they limited the number of shots on goal throughout the road trip, and continue to lead the NHL standings.
VAN@DAL Postgame: Thomas Harley https://t.co/KAximxpXDX
VAN@DAL Postgame: Roope Hintz https://t.co/HdgIvI1Gwx
VAN@DAL Postgame: Tyler Seguin https://t.co/KXvmaKOM1S
Great game last night. Watch highlights here Canucks at Stars 12.21.23 https://t.co/Pft28ZN1q7
Heika’s Take: Stars break curse against Canucks with emphatic comeback win https://t.co/WaoE8Xr1we
It was a thrilling game and victory for #TexasHockey over the #Canucks. They ended a lengthy losing streak against Vancouver. Read tonight's recap on @TheHockeyNews. (H/T @juliangaudio89) ⤵️ https://t.co/kk70zl2HZy https://t.co/kk70zl2HZy
#Canucks played 9:49 of OT on this road trip and there were 5 shots on goal TOTAL in that span. Nux outshot Minnesota 2-0 on Saturday Stars outshot Nux 2-1 tonight
Stars 4, #Canucks 3 (OT): Forget the final score, Vancouver is first in the NHL! Read @risingaction's report from tonight's game: https://t.co/qr1qzWdSEb
Would’ve been a big, cathartic #Canucks win, but in truth, the Stars controlled that game and were the better team through 64 minutes and 51 seconds. Still a tremendous road trip. And good to see that Vancouver’s old play possum vs. Pete DeBoer game plan still works.
Stars PK has been critical in this one. 2.5 power plays for the Canucks and Vancouver doesn't have a shit on goal, let alone a goal.
Stars get a great chance. Demko save. Canucks score in transition. 1-0 Vancouver.
#Canucks vs Stars. Was a good one on November 4th. Should be another tonight. Here are your starters & scratches https://t.co/4xwgxiLh3W
#Canucks close out road trip looking for another W in Big D. News, notes, stats & quotes ahead of this marquee Western Conference showdown https://t.co/qmVqG3KsnP
there are so many crazy stats that jump out from #Canucks first 33 games, but maybe none more than this one: Nux have allowed 5 (or more ) goals just 4 times so far. Last season that happened 15 times *before Xmas* and 29 times overall 🏒 🥅