Vancouver Canucks Lose Again: To Dallas in Shootout

For the second consecutive game the Vancouver Canucks were beaten in a shootout by a struggling team, tonight's lucky opponent—the Dallas Stars.  The Canucks were back at home following a successful two game road trip where they collected three of a possible four points, meanwhile the Stars were coming off a dismal 4-1 loss to the Oilers in Edmonton the night before.  Early on the Canucks were flying as they out skated and out hustled Dallas to every loose puck. They were rewarded with a 2-0 lead with goals from Kyle Wellwood and Darcy Hordichuk in the first period.  The Stars however got the momentum when Mike Modano scored with 10 seconds left in the period to give the Stars some undeserved momentum into the intermission.  The Stars carried that momentum into the second when Mike Ribeiro tied the game just as their two-man advantage was about to expire. Nothing was settled in the third or in overtime due in large part to sensational play from both goaltenders. ... (link)