VANCOUVER — Roope Hintz scored and contributed a pair of assists, and the Dallas Stars clinched a playoff spot with a 3-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday.
Jamie Benn added a goal and a helper for the Stars before Jason Robertson put a puck into the empty net. Joe Pavelski had two assists.The Canucks got a goal from J.T. Miller and 30 saves from Casey DeSmith.The Canucks remain atop the Pacific Division standings, six points ahead of the Edmonton Oilers, but must wait to secure its post-season berth.
The Stars had a prime opportunity to take the lead late in the third period after Teddy Blueger was called for a high stick. The Canucks knotted the score at 1-1 midway through the second thanks to a stellar play from Conor Garland. Dallas opened the scoring with a power-play goal late in the first after Quinn Hughes was called for a high stick.
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