The Stars will roll with Oettinger between the pipes for the sixth consecutive game on Monday against the Washington Capitals. The 25-year-old Oettinger has been solid this season, posting a 2.39 GAA and .911 SV% in 22 games (15-7-0). The Stars have lost three of their last five (2-3-0) but enter Monday's contest as -152 home favorites against a Capitals club that defeated them 3-2 on October 17th.

Bichsel was the 18th overall pick of the Stars in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old defenseman is highly regarded in the Dallas system and has played the last two games since Matt Dumba has been out with an upper-body injury. Bichsel is averaging 14:55 time-on-ice, recording one point (0G / 1A) and eight hits in two games.

With Casey DeSmith sick, Hellberg comes up from the AHL, presumably to serve as Jake Oettinger's backup on Saturday. Hellberg has gone 9-3-1 with a 3.08 GAA and .904 SV% in 13 AHL games this season.

It's unclear if DeSmith will be able to suit on Saturday but if he isn't, Dallas will have to recall a netminder from Texas (AHL) to serve as Oettinger's backup. DeSmith last played on December 2nd, saving 36 of 37 shots (.973 SV%) in a 2-1 win over the Utah Hockey Club.

Dumba has already missed nine games this season due to injuries and being a healthy scratch. The 30-year-old Dumba has not acclimated to Dallas' system as anticipated, spending lots of time on the third defensive pair after beginning the campaign playing alongside Miro Heiskanen. Dumba has one point (0G / 1A) and is averaging 15:33 time-on-ice, his lowest total since his rookie season. Lian Bichsel drew into the lineup for his NHL debut on Thursday, replacing Dumba.

Ceci is battling an illness but will avoid missing his first game of the season. The 30-year-old Ceci is averaging 22:07 time-on-ice, recording 56 blocks, 33 hits, and seven points (1G / 6A) in 31 games this season.

Ceci is battling an illness and could be at risk of missing his first game of the season. The 30-year-old Ceci is averaging 22:07 time-on-ice, recording 56 blocks, 33 hits, and seven points (1G / 6A) in 31 games this season.

Dumba has already missed eight games this season due to injuries and being a healthy scratch. The 30-year-old Dumba has not acclimated to Dallas' system as anticipated, spending lots of time on the third defensive pair after beginning the campaign playing alongside Miro Heiskanen. Dumba has one point (0G / 1A) and is averaging 15:33 time-on-ice, his lowest total since his rookie season. Lian Bichsel will draw into the lineup for his NHL debut on Thursday, replacing Dumba.

Bichsel was the 18th overall pick of the Stars in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old defenseman is highly regarded in the Dallas system and will make his NHL debut with Matt Dumba battling an upper-body injury. Bichsel has nine points (3G / 6A) in 21 games with the Texas Stars (AHL) this season.

The Stars will roll with Oettinger between the pipes for a fourth straight game on Thursday when they host the Nashville Predators. Oettinger and the Stars have been off since Sunday when he saved 29 of 31 shots (.935 SV%) in a 6-2 win over the Calgary Flames. The 25-year-old Oettinger has a 2.43 GAA and .912 SV% in 20 games this season (14-6-0). The Stars enter Thursday's contest as sizeable -207 home favorites against a Predators club they defeated 4-3 on the opening night of the season.

Bichsel was the 18th overall pick of the Stars in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old defenseman is highly regarded in the Dallas system and could make his NHL debut with Matt Dumba battling an upper-body injury. Bichsel has nine points (3G / 6A) in 21 games with the Texas Stars (AHL) this season.

Dumba has already missed eight games this season due to injuries and being a healthy scratch. The 30-year-old Dumba has not acclimated to Dallas' system as anticipated, spending lots of time on the third defensive pair after beginning the campaign playing alongside Miro Heiskanen. Dumba has one point (0G / 1A) and is averaging 15:33 time-on-ice, his lowest total since his rookie season.

The Stars gave up three unanswered goals in a 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday and will look to return to the win column on Friday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Oettinger allowed three goals on 17 shots (.824 SV%) in Wednesday's losing effort but has been reliable most of the season, posting a 2.41 GAA and .912 SV% in 18 games (13-5-0). The Stars enter Friday's contest as -124 road favorites against a Golden Knights club welcoming Mark Stone (lower body) back into their lineup.