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Dallas Stars vs Vancouver Canucks: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Dallas Stars (10-5-2) visit the Vancouver Canucks (3-16-1) on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET, at Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC. TV: Prime Video (Local). Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Vancouver Canucks vs Dallas Stars.

NHLSaturday, December 5, 2026

Dallas Stars10-5-2

10:00 PM ETDec 5, 2026

Vancouver Canucks3-16-1

DateDec 5, 2026

Time10:00 PM ET

VenueRogers Arena, Vancouver, BC

TVPrime Video (Local)

Team comparison

Dallas StarsVancouver Canucks

Goals per game

2.9

2.8

Goals allowed per game

2.4

4.5

10-5-2Record3-16-1

3rd in Central DivisionStanding8th in Pacific Division

4-3Road record / home record1-8

WLWWLLast 5LLLLL

W1StreakL6

Team stats

Dallas StarsVancouver Canucks

Goals Against Average

2.29

4.50

Shots Against per Game

22.9

30.5

Penalty Kill Percentage

89.7

63.1

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.82

2.80

Shots per Game

26.1

21.8

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

27.5

20.6

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

162

204

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Dallas Stars

Kyle Capobianco D · Leg

Injured Reserve

Oskar Back C · Finger - Fracture

Injured Reserve

Matt Duchene C · Abdomen

Injured Reserve

Luke Krys D · Undisclosed

Injured Reserve

Miro Heiskanen D · Upper Body

Day-To-Day

Vancouver Canucks

Filip Chytil C · Shoulder - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Mackenzie MacEachern LW · Undisclosed

Injured Reserve

Thatcher Demko G · Hip - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Tom Willander D · Lower Body

Day-To-Day

Recent form

Dallas StarsWLWWL

Nov 7, 2026 · vs San Jose SharksW 4-3

Nov 5, 2026 · at Columbus Blue JacketsL 1-2

Nov 3, 2026 · at Washington CapitalsW 6-5

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Columbus Blue JacketsW 3-1

Oct 29, 2026 · vs Montreal CanadiensL 2-5

Vancouver CanucksLLLLL

Nov 9, 2026 · vs Philadelphia FlyersL 1-3

Nov 7, 2026 · at Edmonton OilersL 2-4

Nov 5, 2026 · at Winnipeg JetsL 2-6

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Anaheim DucksL 4-5

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Toronto Maple LeafsL 2-4

Season series

Series starts 12/5

Feb 23, 2027VAN 0, DAL 0

Jan 28, 2027VAN 0, DAL 0

Dec 5, 2026DAL 0, VAN 0

Team pages

Dallas Stars
Schedule, roster and stats

Vancouver Canucks
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Dallas Stars vs Vancouver Canucks?

The game is on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET at Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC.

How can I watch Dallas Stars vs Vancouver Canucks?

TV: Prime Video (Local).

What are the records of the Dallas Stars and Vancouver Canucks?

Dallas Stars: 10-5-2. Vancouver Canucks: 3-16-1.

Who is injured for Dallas Stars vs Vancouver Canucks?

Listed out or doubtful: Dallas Stars: Kyle Capobianco, Oskar Back, Matt Duchene, Luke Krys. Vancouver Canucks: Filip Chytil, Mackenzie MacEachern, Thatcher Demko. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Dallas Stars vs Vancouver Canucks played?

Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC.

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