The TV home of the Dallas Stars, Victory+, announced on Tuesday that the streaming service achieved a new viewership record during the March 8 matchup against the Edmonton Oilers. More than 165,000 digital-only viewers tuned in to watch the Stars take on the Oilers in what was the debut of newly-acquired blockbuster trade asset, Mikko Rantanen.

NOTES: Duchene has four assists during a three-game point streak. … Stars forward Wyatt Johnston, who signed a five-year, $42 million contract extension Saturday, had his point streak end at nine games (nine goals, six assists). … Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes missed a third straight game with a lower-body injury.

Canucks winger Jake DeBrusk reacted to criticism from head coach Rick Tocchet after a loss to the Stars on Sunday.

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,

First Period_None. Second Period_1, Dallas, Harley 12 (Lyubushkin, Dadonov), 5:17. 2, Vancouver, Forbort 1 (Mancini, Garland), 11:35. 3, Dallas, Granlund 16 (Ceci, Duchene), 19:34.

The Vancouver Canucks are facing significant playoff challenges after a recent 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars, with NHL analyst Martin Biron suggesting

Leading up to last Friday’s NHL trade deadline, the Dallas Stars already looked like a true Stanley Cup contender.