The Dallas Stars host the Vancouver Canucks at American Airlines Center on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 8 p.m. ET. The game airs on ESPN+.
Dallas claimed a 5-2 victory at home its last time out on Oct. 14 against the Minnesota Wild.
Vancouver’s last game was a home loss, 5-2, against the St. Louis Blues on Oct. 13.
Ahead of this matchup, here’s what you need to get ready for Thursday’s hockey action.
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Dallas Stars vs. Vancouver Canucks odds and betting lines
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Favorite: Stars (-200)Underdog: Canucks (+166)Over/under: 5.5Stars vs. Canucks game info and start timeDate: Thursday, October 16, 2025Time: 8 p.m. ETTV channel: ESPN+Live stream: Watch on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)Live stream: Watch on ESPN+
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Stars stats and trendsThe Stars won 50 of their 76 games when favored on the moneyline last season (65.8%).When it played as a moneyline favorite at -200 or shorter, Dallas went 18-7.Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Stars’ implied win probability is 66.7%.Dallas and its opponent went over 5.5 combined goals in 54 of 100 games last season.The Stars’ 275 total goals (3.4 per game) made them the third-best scoring team in the league last season.The Stars allowed 222 total goals (2.7 per game), ranking sixth in league action for the fewest goals against.The 55 power-play goals the Stars scored last season (on 250 power-play chances) were the 10th-most in the NHL.Canucks stats and trendsThe Canucks claimed an upset victory in 19, or 40.4%, of the 47 games they played as an underdog last season.Vancouver was 2-2 as an underdog of +166 or longer on the moneyline last season.The Canucks have a 37.6% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).Vancouver played 42 games last season with over 5.5 goals.The Canucks had 233 goals last season (2.8 per game), 23rd in the league.The Canucks’ total of 251 goals allowed (3.1 per game) was 18th in the league.With 50 power-play goals (on 222 chances), the Canucks were 15th in the NHL.