Rantanen is in the final year of a six-year, $9.25M AAV deal and is seeking a massive new contract in the summer. Rantanen has tallied 25 goals and 39 assists (64 points) in 49 games this season, putting him on-pace for 42 goals and 65 assists (107 points). It would be the third consecutive 100-plus point season for the 28-year-old, who will likely slide onto the Hurricanes' top-line next to fellow countryman Sebastian Aho.

Oettinger will occupy Dallas' crease for a third consecutive game on Friday vs. Vegas as he tries to forget the 19-save (.895 SV%) loss he endured in his previous start vs. Carolina. The 26-year-old will look to continue his strong 2024-25 campaign, where he ranks 2nd among goalies in both Wins (23), and SV% (.914 SV%). He will host the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday, who snapped a four-game losing streak with a 4-2 win over St. Louis in their previous contest.

Blumel has been a prolific scorer at the AHL level for several seasons but has not been able to translate that to NHL success. In his most recent seven-game stint with Dallas, Blumel scored one point (1G / 0A). The 24-year-old Czech forward has been a constant offensive threat for the Texas Stars (AHL), where he has 32 points (18G / 14A) in 32 games this season.

Bichsel was the 18th overall pick of the Stars in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut earlier this season, scoring two points (2G / 0A) in eight games. The 20-year-old defenseman has six points (3G / 6A) in 28 games with the Texas Stars (AHL) this season.

Blumel has been a prolific scorer at the AHL level for several seasons but has not been able to translate that to NHL success. In his most recent seven-game stint with Dallas, Blumel scored one point (1G / 0A). The 24-year-old Czech forward returns to the Texas Stars (AHL), where he has 32 points (18G / 14A) in 32 games this season.

Oettinger has only lost once since late December (7-1-0) and will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 26-year-old Oettinger was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 33 of 34 shots (.971 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. He has a 2.26 GAA and .914 SV% in 34 games this season (23-10-1). The Stars enter Tuesday's contest as slight -112 home favorites against a Hurricanes squad that played last night and narrowly defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in overtime.

Hintz has missed the previous three games due to an undisclosed injury but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 28-year-old Hintz only has 27 points (19G / 8A) in 41 games this season but has been more productive lately, with 11 points (8G / 3A) in his last 14 contests.

Oettinger has only lost once since late December (7-1-0) and will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 26-year-old Oettinger was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 33 of 34 shots (.971 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. He has a 2.26 GAA and .914 SV% in 34 games this season (23-10-1). The Stars enter Tuesday's contest as slight -112 home favorites against a Hurricanes squad that played last night and narrowly defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in overtime.

Blumel scored his first goal of the season in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings, his only point in six NHL games. The Czech forward was extremely productive at the AHL level before his call-up last week, scoring 32 points (18G / 14A) in 32 games with the Texas Stars.

Granlund is battling a lower-body injury but will play against the Boston Bruins on Monday. The 32-year-old Granlund is averaging 21:01 time-on-ice and has 37 points (12G / 25A) in 46 games this season.

Hintz exited Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs due to an undisclosed injury early in the first period after only 2:27 time-on-ice. The Stars, already without top-six forwards Tyler Seguin and Mason Marchment, can ill-afford to lose Hintz's production for an extended period of time. The 28-year-old Hintz only has 27 points (19G / 8A) in 41 games this season but has been more productive lately, with 11 points (8G / 3A) in his last 14 games.

The red-hot Stars are 8-1-0 in their past nine games and will roll with Oettinger between the pipes on Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens. Oettinger was excellent in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, saving 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%). The 26-year-old netminder has allowed two or fewer goals in five of his last six games (6-0-0), posting a stellar .930 SV%. The Stars enter Thursday's contest as -214 home favorites against a Canadiens club they defeated 2-1 in a shootout on Saturday.