Canucks, Stars face off, vie for West supremacy

The Western Conference's two division leaders go head to head when the Vancouver Canucks play host to the Dallas Stars on Thursday. As they continue a four-game road swing, the Stars are just one point ahead of the Colorado Avalanche for the top spot in the Central. Plus, Dallas is among seven teams — including the Canucks — in the hunt for the Presidents' Trophy as the top regular-season club. The Stars arrive in Vancouver riding a five-game winning streak after routing the San Jose Sharks 6-3 on Tuesday.