In an exciting matchup on October 17, 2025, the Vancouver Canucks overcame the Dallas Stars with a score of 5-3. This victory was marked by a remarkable comeback, as the Canucks battled back from a two-goal deficit during the game.
Game Overview
The Stars showcased strong offensive play, scoring in quick succession during the first period. Mavrik Bourque found the net early, aided by a deflection off Canucks defenseman Elias Pettersson. Mikko Rantanen then added to Dallas’s lead with a power-play goal, extending his points streak to four games.
Vancouver’s Response
- Filip Chytil initiated Vancouver’s scoring in the second period, converting a pass from Evander Kane.
- Brock Boeser quickly followed, scoring on a power play by redirecting a shot from Quinn Hughes.
- Max Sasson completed a flurry of three goals in just 3:26, giving the Canucks a 3-2 lead.
Conor Garland later extended the lead to 4-2 with a clever backhand shot after intercepting a pass near Vancouver’s goal. However, Wyatt Johnston kept the Stars competitive by scoring his fourth goal of the season in the third period, reducing the deficit to 4-3.
Sealing the Victory
Quinn Hughes secured the Canucks’ victory with an empty-net goal, assisted by Conor Garland, finalizing the score at 5-3. Goalies contributed significantly to the match outcome; Thatcher Demko made 28 saves for Vancouver, while Dallas’s Casey DeSmith recorded 21 saves.
Next Games
Following this game, the Canucks will face the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night, while the Stars will head to St. Louis for their next game on Saturday night.
