DeSmith has played three of six games for the Stars in November and will return to the crease on Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 34-year-old DeSmith has been excellent lately, helping the Stars collect at least a point in four straight outings (3-0-1), posting a solid 2.30 GAA and .918 SV%. The Stars have points in 10 of their last 11 (7-1-3) and enter the action on Thursday as slight +107 road underdogs against a Canadiens team coming off a disappointing 5-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings.

Erne was injured in the third period of the Stars' 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday, exiting the game with 8:36 time-on-ice. The 30-year-old Erne has been an effective fourth-line player for the Stars, scoring three points (2G / 1A) in 14 games this season.

The Stars are an impressive 6-1-3 in their last 10 games, but have not received top-tier goaltending from Oettinger in recent contests. The 26-year-old goalie has allowed 10 goals on 45 combined shots (.778 SV%) in his last two games (1-1-0). He has a 2.99 GAA, .893 SV%, and one shutout in 11 games this season (6-3-2). The Stars enter Tuesday's contest as +109 road underdogs against an Ottawa Senators team that is 5-2-1 at home this season.

Blackwell did not finish Thursday's 7-5 loss to the Anaheim Ducks, exiting the game late in the third period after block a shot. The 32-year-old Blackwell has one point (0G / 1A) in 14 games this season.

Capobianco will take a seat on Thursday as the Stars return to dressing just six defencemen. Roope Hintz (upper-body) will return to the lineup in his place.

Faksa showed no signed of an ailment in the Stars' 4-3 loss to the Florida Panthers on Saturday, playing 11:55 time-on-ice, but did not play on Tuesday in the team's 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers. The 31-year-old Faksa is averaging 12:18 time-on-ice and has four points (1G / 3A) in 12 games this season.

Hintz has not played since receiving an open-ice hit from Carolina's Taylor Hall on October 25th, missing five straight games. He was a game-time decision for Thursday's game against the Anaheim Ducks. The 28-year-old Hintz has eight points (1G / 7A) in eight games this season.

Oettinger recently welcomed his first child and, as such, served as the Stars' backup in their previous two games, but he will return to the crease on Thursday against the Anaheim Ducks. After an inconsistent start to the season, Oettinger has been excellent in his last three outings (2-0-1), posting a superb 1.30 GAA and .953 SV%. He has a 2.53 GAA and .913 SV% in nine games this season (5-2-2). The Stars enter Thursday's contest as -175 home favorites against a Ducks team that has outscored their opposition 19-8 during a four-game winning streak.

Hintz has not played since receiving an open-ice hit from Carolina's Taylor Hall on October 25th, missing five straight games. He is a game-time decision for Thursday's game against the Anaheim Ducks. The 28-year-old Hintz has eight points (1G / 7A) in eight games this season.

Faksa showed no signed of an ailment in the Stars' 4-3 loss to the Florida Panthers on Saturday, playing 11:55 time-on-ice, but did not play on Tuesday in the team's 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers. The 31-year-old Faksa is averaging 12:18 time-on-ice and has four points (1G / 3A) in 12 games this season.

Capobianco will slot in for Radek Faksa (undisclosed) as the Stars are opting to dress seven defencemen. Capobianco is yet to register a point through two games this season.

Faksa showed no signed of an ailment in the Stars' most recent outing, playing 11:55 time-on-ice, but will miss his first game of the season on Tuesday when the team hosts the Edmonton Oilers. The 31-year-old Faksa is averaging 12:18 time-on-ice and has four points (1G / 3A) in 12 games this season.

Faksa showed no signed of an ailment in the Stars' most recent outing, playing 11:55 time-on-ice, but could miss his first game of the season on Tuesday when the team hosts the Edmonton Oilers. The 31-year-old Faksa is averaging 12:18 time-on-ice and has four points (1G / 3A) in 12 games this season.

With the birth of Jake Oettinger's first child, the Stars will turn to DeSmith on Tuesday for his second consecutive start. The 34-year-old DeSmith has been limited to only three games (1-1-1) and has shown some inconsistencies, posting a 3.28 GAA and .873 SV%. The Stars have points in six straight (3-0-3) and enter the action on Tuesday as -118 home favorites against an Oilers team playing the tail end of a back-to-back after losing 3-2 to the St. Louis Blues last night.

Hintz has not played since receiving an open-ice hit from Carolina's Taylor Hall on October 25th, missing four straight games. He remains day-to-day, but yet to return to practice. The 28-year-old Hintz has eight points (1G / 7A) in eight games this season.

Oettinger had the night off in the Stars' most recent game and will likely be absent from their next game as well, as he tends to the birth of his first child. Expect Casey DeSmith to suit up in the Stars' crease during Oettinger's absence.