Vancouver Canucks at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Dallas Stars on Oct 17, 2025. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 5, Dallas Stars 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 5 |
| Dallas Stars score | 3 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:17 | 0.26 | 1.74 |
| 2nd | Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 1 | 3 | 23:19 | 0.08 | 1.72 |
| 3rd | Conor Garland | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:56 | 0.60 | 1.69 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:29 | DAL | Mavrik Bourque | Thomas Harley, Radek Faksa | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 19:22 | DAL | Mikko Rantanen | Jason Robertson, Roope Hintz | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 06:40 | VAN | Filip Chytil | Evander Kane, Filip Hronek | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 08:50 | VAN | Brock Boeser | Quinn Hughes, Elias Pettersson | 4v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 10:06 | VAN | Max Sasson | Tyler Myers | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 18:54 | VAN | Conor Garland | — | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 17:52 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | Tyler Seguin, Jason Robertson | 6v4 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 19:23 | VAN | Quinn Hughes | Conor Garland, Filip Hronek | 4v5 | 5–3 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.58 | 4.35 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Power play | 2/3 | 2/4 |
| Faceoff % | 42.6% | 57.4% |
| Hits | 26 | 21 |
| Blocks | 15 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:19 | 0.08 | 1.72 |
| Conor Garland | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20:56 | 0.60 | 1.69 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 23:27 | 0.01 | 1.66 |
| Filip Chytil | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:42 | 0.28 | 1.14 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:59 | 0.05 | 1.13 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 25:21 | 0.15 | 1.11 |
| Max Sasson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9:17 | 0.46 | 1.08 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:41 | 0.11 | 1.06 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:15 | 0.51 | 0.86 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:44 | 0.04 | 0.43 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:33 | 0.03 | 0.39 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:58 | 0.32 | 0.39 |
| Arshdeep Bains | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:23 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:42 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:22 | 0.00 | -0.12 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:17 | 0.10 | -0.45 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:57 | 0.00 | -0.71 |
| Victor Mancini | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:43 | 0.02 | -1.07 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:17 | 0.26 | 1.74 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 20:53 | 0.34 | 1.36 |
| Tyler Seguin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:20 | 0.23 | 1.29 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:57 | 0.45 | 0.96 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:54 | 0.19 | 0.92 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:18 | 0.00 | 0.85 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:35 | 0.34 | 0.81 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:18 | 0.73 | 0.55 |
| Nathan Bastian | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:49 | 0.06 | 0.33 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:05 | 0.02 | 0.33 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:44 | 0.05 | 0.22 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:55 | 0.00 | 0.22 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:13 | 0.25 | 0.18 |
| Adam Erne | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:49 | 0.22 | 0.04 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27:29 | 0.10 | -0.11 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:08 | 0.00 | -0.18 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:20 | 0.54 | -0.27 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:23 | 0.05 | -0.98 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcher Demko | Vancouver Canucks | 28 | 31 | 90.3% | 1.35 | W |
| Casey DeSmith | Dallas Stars | 21 | 26 | 80.8% | -2.42 | L |
Analysis
The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Dallas Stars 5–3 on Oct 17, 2025.
Dallas Stars generated 4.35 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 2.58 — Dallas Stars owned the better of the chances but Vancouver Canucks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Thomas Harley led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.74 on 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Thatcher Demko stopped 28 of 31, worth 1.35 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs Dallas Stars game?
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Dallas Stars 5–3 on Oct 17, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vancouver Canucks 5, Dallas Stars 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Thomas Harley led all skaters at 1.74, on 0G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 4.35 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 2.58, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Vancouver Canucks put 26 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 31. High-danger chances went 14 to 15.