Canucks turn in strong effort, but lose 4-2 to Stars
Starting Lineup
First Period
This one did not start the way the Canucks wanted. After an odd-man rush created from a puck bouncing off of Kiefer Sherwood in the neutral zone, the Stars were all over the puck after a rebound went off of a sprawled
1-0 Stars.
The Canucks didn’t take long to respond, with Linus Karlsson sniping one on Jake Oettinger to tie this one up in a hurry:
CANUCKS GOAL
Linus Karlsson scores his 3rd goal in his last six games!
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1-1.
This game had great pace to it early on, and the Stars struck again as the red-hot
2-1 Stars.
The Canucks probably wanted to slow this game down a bit, if we’re being honest. They got a prime chance to tie this one up, as they got the first power play chance of the game. After some crisp passing and sharp movement, Elias Pettersson drove to the front of the net with the puck on his stick, and between him and Jake DeBrusk taking hacks at the puck, this one found the back of the net.
That originally looked like Jake DeBrusk’s 8th power play goal of the season, putting him in a tie with Wyatt Johnston for the NHL lead. After the period, however, the goal was given to Elias Pettersson.
Some takeaways from the first:
-It has been so refreshing to watch Elias Pettersson play hockey this month. He’s playing with confidence we haven’t seen from him in over a year, and the Canucks are better for it. Hopefully Pettersson can keep this up.
-Linus Karlsson is heating up… 3 points in his last four games.
Second Period
The Canucks got another power play opportunity early in the second, and once again, they looked dangerous. Pettersson was once again the focal point, and made a great pass to Kiefer Sherwood for a backdoor tap in, but Sherwood couldn’t make contact with the puck. The Canucks were all over the Stars after their power play chance, and it wasn’t long before Dallas took another penalty.
Once again, the Canucks’ power play was a treat to watch. Pettersson kept winning faceoffs, and the power play didn’t relinquish possession much. They got 1:20 of 5-on-3 time to work with, and while the Canucks’ power play once again looked dangerous, they didn’t turn that into a goal, and this game remained tied.
The Canucks kept up their pressure at 5v5, and managed to slow this game down a bit, just like they wanted. As noted above, the Stars didn’t get many shots off in the final half of the first period, and the Canucks continued that in the second.
Conor Garland made a phenomenal play through the neutral zone and pulled off a give-and-go with Brock Boeser, but couldn’t negotiate his shot. The puck made its way to Elias Pettersson, however, and Oettinger absolutely robbed Pettersson of what would have been his second goal of the game:
This game was still tied after 40 minutes of play.
Some takeaways from the second:
-The Stars iced the puck four times in a row and I don’t think I’ve ever seen that before.
-DPetey made some great defensive plays in this one. I’m noticing him and Tom Willander less and less, which is a good thing for two young defencemen.
-Entertaining game through 40 minutes!
Third Period
The Canucks got a fourth straight power play two minutes into the third after Tyler Myers pulled off a nifty little toe drag to the middle. Now, I know you might not believe me at this point, but the Canucks’ power play once again looked dangerous but didn’t score. This time,
The Canucks continued to be the better team, which naturally meant every Canucks fan was aware of the fact that they’d like give up the game’s next goal. Kevin Lankinen made some key saves to preserve the tie:
Drew O’Connor was called for holding, and the Stars’ power play tried to get a go-ahead goal. Lankinen was the Canucks’ best penalty killer, making some big stops:
Unfortunately, back at 5v5, a neutral zone breakdown led to a breakaway for
3-2 Dallas.
With two minutes to go, as the Canucks were trying to pull Kevin Lankinen, Canuck killer
My big takeaway from this one: This is potentially the best the Canucks individual game the Canucks have played all season. The effort is always there with this team, but being the better team against a team like Dallas is no easy feat. It’s too bad they couldn’t get the result in a game they played well in.
What’s your instant reaction to tonight’s game? Let us know in the comments section below!
Know Before You Go: Rams vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers at SoFi Stadium
The Los Angeles Rams will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for their Week 12
The Rams are set to celebrate the greatest defensive player of his era, Aaron Donald. Donald had a storied career in the Royal and Sol, spending all ten seasons of his career with the Rams. He earned Defensive Player of the Year honors a record-tying three times, secured Pro Bowl nominations in all ten seasons of his career and helped the Rams lift the Vince Lombardi Trophy after recording the game-sealing stop to win Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. Learn more about the celebration
This year, more than 50 Los Angeles Rams players and coaches will bring awareness to off-the-field causes and nonprofit organizations they are most passionate about as part of the NFL's
Visit www.therams.com/gameday for gameday information. Below are off-the-field highlights of Sunday's game.
Rams to honor legend Aaron Donald with celebration game
- Giveaway Item: The first 60,000 fans in attendance will receive an Aaron Donald GOAT Bobblehead, presented by Hyundai, available at all gates, while supplies last. Fans should arrive early to secure their bobblehead.
- Halftime Performance: The USC Marching Band will perform for fans during halftime. The band will wear "99" shirts and assemble in various formations to honor Donald. The band will perform alongside American rapper, actor, television presenter, radio personality, and record executive XZIBIT.
- Aaron Donald Call to Stomp: The Rams have incorporated elements of Donald into their gameday presentation to cement his legacy. New this season, to start the game and the second half, fans view the "Call to Stomp" where Donald overviews the grit of the Rams and calls on fans to join him in an "LA Rams" chant.
- Section 99 for Watts Rams: Donald will host members of the Watts Rams Youth Football team in a special section "99" to enjoy the game. Donald worked with the Watts Rams throughout his active playing career and will participate in a turkey giveaway for the team and their families prior to Sunday's game.
- Photo with the GOAT: Fans can visit Upper American Airlines Plaza to snap a photo with a life-sized version of the Aaron Donald Bobblehead. In addition, "99" buttons will be available at the Button Bar and Ramp'd Up will feature "99" face paint options. In addition, Lower American Airlines Plaza will feature Donald pillar wraps.
- Pregame Painting: World-renowned performance painter David Garibaldi will construct a painting of Donald during the pregame show.
- Legend of the Game: Aaron Donald will be recognized during the first quarter as the Rams Iconic Legend of the Game presented by 1800 Tequila. Donald had a storied career in the Royal and Sol, spending all ten seasons of his career with the Rams. He earned Defensive Player of the Year honors a record-tying three times, secured Pro Bowl nominations in all ten seasons of his career and helped the Rams lift the Vince Lombardi Trophy after recording the game-sealing stop to win Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. Donald led the NFL in sacks during the 2018 season and established a new high-water mark for defensive tackles with 20.5. Additionally, Donald notched a Rams franchise record 111.0 career sacks, becoming just the second defensive tackle in NFL history to eclipse the century mark.
Rams gameday to feature special guests and performances
- National Anthem: American R&B singer-songwriter Lucky Daye will perform the National Anthem. LA Highway Patrol will hold an 80-yard American flag on the field during the anthem.
- Third Quarter Performance: Rapper, singer and songwriter Paul Russell will perform during the third quarter break of the game. Russell is known for his song "Lil Boo Thang", which peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- My Cause My Cleats: This year, 50 Los Angeles Rams players and coaches will bring awareness to off-the-field causes and nonprofit organizations they are most passionate about as part of the NFL's My Cause My Cleats campaign. More information on the causes players and coaches are supporting can be found at therams.com/community/mycausemycleats.
- LA28 Moment: During pregame, the Los Angeles Rams will become the first donor for LA28's fundraising effort to provide local non-profits with free tickets to the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Rams President Kevin Demoff and EVP of Community Impact and Engagement Molly Higgins will present a $5 million check on behalf of the Rams to get free tickets in the hands of local residents.
- Verizon Military Hero of the Game: Colonel Eric R. Swenson Deputy Commander will be recognized during the first quarter as the Verizon Military Hero of the Game. Swenson became the deputy commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic Division in 2025. Prior to his arrival at the division, Swenson served as the commander and district engineer of USACE's St. Paul District, most recently serving additionally as the Recovery Field Office commander for the 2025 Southern California wildfires recovery mission. Swenson's military awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and various campaign and service medals.
- Pregame Performance: The Rancho Cucamonga Warriors youth football team will take the field for pregame performances beginning at 12:40 p.m. PT.
Merchandise available for purchase in the equipment room
- Merch Item of the Game: Fans can shop Aaron Donald items and the exclusive Rams vs. Buccaneers match-up apparel designed by Born x Raised. Commemorative match-up items including the game pin, acrylic tickets, and more also will be available at the Equipment Room and across stadium merchandise locations.
- Rams x Basics Merchandise Collection: Also available will be the latest offering from the Basics collection, a limited assortment of tees, hoodies, sweaters, and headwear. Basics II will be available at the Equipment Room and across stadium merchandise locations.
Dining and entertainment options at Hollywood Park
- Rams Pregame VIP Tailgate: The Rams VIP Tailgate, presented by AVP, is located at CineVita, just steps from the south side of SoFi Stadium. Open starting four hours before kickoff, guests can enjoy all-inclusive food and drinks (including alcohol), indoor air-conditioned seating as well as outdoor lounge seating. Plus, TVs to watch other games going on.
- The Shops at Hollywood Park contain a variety of dining options including The Meeting Spot, COSM and Cinepolis. For fans arriving before gates open, they can visit The Meeting Spot for gameday drink specials and receive free entry into COSM pre- and postgame by showing a Rams game ticket.
- Located at Prairie Avenue and Century Boulevard, Hollywood Park's retail district is home to Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas, JD Sports, Iconix Fitness, Cosm and The Meeting Spot, Phenix Salon Suites and Google Code Next.
American Airlines Plaza and Pepsi overlook to feature activations for fans
- Early Entry Special: There will be early entry beer specials – $5 Bud Light at the Bud Light Backyard in Upper American Airlines Plaza, from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. PT or while supplies last.
- Activities for Fans: Rams Ramp'd Up face painting, the Button Bar, Football Toss and more will be available to fans in Upper American Airlines Plaza from the time gates open through kickoff.
- Rams Football Academy: Fans can visit the Rams Football Academy booth in upper American Airlines Plaza from 3:00 p.m. - 5:20 p.m. PT to learn about the exciting youth program and sign up for exclusive benefits and merchandise.
- Rams Land Kids Zone: Fans can enjoy a soft play area with a slide and foam pit, a tumbling space, a Rams House reading nook, a kids-edition bench press and a vertical leap in Upper American Airlines Plaza from the time entries open through halftime. Kids of all ages can meet Rampage 15 minutes after gates open.
- Football Night in America: Fans can get a behind the scenes look at NBC's Football Night in America set, staged on Upper American Airlines Plaza and going live.
- Buchanan's Sampling: Fans 21 and over can visit the Buchanan's team in Lower American Airlines Plaza to sample gameday cocktails.
- Additional information on fan activities and partnership activations can be found at https://www.therams.com/game-day/pregame-activities.
Additional gameday information
- Head to Los Angeles Rams Media Website and click Week 12 "Gameday Info" for Important Gameday Details.
- For information about tickets to Rams games, including group tickets, single game tickets and suites, visit www.therams.com/tickets. For more information about Rams gameday, please visit www.therams.com/gameday. Fans can utilize the Rams Virtual Assistant to ask gameday questions. More information about SoFi Stadium, including permitted and prohibited items and a full A-Z Guide, can be found at www.sofistadium.com/planyourvisit/.
