VANCOUVER — The last time the Vancouver Canucks beat the Dallas Stars, Cory Schneider got the win in goal and Mason Raymond and Aaron Rome took penalties. Yes, nearly three years and nine straight losses is a very long time not to beat anyone in the National Hockey League.
After losing Friday to the Stars after regulation for the second time this season, the Canucks will try, try again tonight when they open a four-game homestand (7 p.m. Pacific time, on Sportsnet 360, TSN 1040) that is as difficult as it is critical to a Vancouver team desperate to build momentum and regain some footing in the playoff race.