Here are three takeaways from the Canucks’ 4-1 loss. Marcus Pettersson has been a wonderful, stabilizing addition to the Canucks’ top four. His game isn’t flashy or exciting, but his defensive reach,

The Stars have had a tumultuous last few days, and with the Canucks owning the advantage in both the rest and goalie department tonight, they top our NHL betting picks as home underdogs.

With a pair of wins under their belt, the Vancouver Canucks look to continue their winning ways on home ice as they face the Dallas Stars on Sunday night for their third game of a four-game homestand.

See an updated list of injuries, with active and inactive players for the Dallas Stars vs. Vancouver Canucks NHL March 9 game.

Kings lead 2-0 with both wins in Dallas — 3-2 on Dec. 4 and a 5-4 shootout win on Feb. 7 The Kings picked up a point, but folded in overtime 3-2 to the Vancouver Canucks Wednesday. The Kings got down 2-0 and fought back with 2 goals in the third before caving in.

With their offence gasping for air and the lineup being tapered towards defending, there is virtually no margin for error for the Canucks when they play good teams.

The Vancouver Canucks (29-22-11) continue their homestand on Sunday when they take on the Dallas Stars (41-20-2). Vancouver will have an advantage in this game, as Dallas did play Saturday night in Edmonton.