In a decisive victory, the Dallas Stars bested the Vancouver Canucks 4-1, bolstered by Mikael Granlund's first goal for the team. This goal marked a significant moment for the Stars, who recently acquired Granlund and Cody Ceci from the San Jose Sharks in a trade. In addition to Granlund, notable contributions came from Thomas Harley, Jason Robertson, and Mikko Rantanen. Dallas goalie Casey DeSmith showcased his skills with 22 saves against his former team, the Canucks.

Despite the loss, Vancouver's Derek Forbort managed to score, ending a lengthy drought since his last goal in February 2023. The Canucks, currently battling for a playoff spot, faced challenges without their captain, Quinn Hughes, who missed his third consecutive game due to injury. Meanwhile, the Stars' star center, Roope Hintz, was also sidelined and flew back to Dallas for further evaluation after sustaining a facial injury against the Oilers.