Oettinger will likely start in the back end of a back-to-back on Tuesday when the Stars face off against their divisional rival, the Colorado Avalanche. The 24-year-old Oettinger was excellent in his last outing, albeit lightly tested, saving 20 of 21 shots (.952 SV) in a 2-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday. The Stars last played the Avalanche on January 4th, a 5-4 overtime loss with Scott Wedgewood between the pipes.
Oettinger will likely start in the back end of a back-to-back on Tuesday when the Stars face off against their divisional rival, the Colorado Avalanche. The 24-year-old Oettinger was excellent in his last outing, albeit lightly tested, saving 20 of 21 shots (.952 SV) in a 2-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday. The Stars last played the Avalanche on January 4th, a 5-4 overtime loss with Scott Wedgewood between the pipes.
Seguin was replaced on the second line by Ty Dellandrea on Saturday, a move that will likely remain for the foreseeable future as he will be out of the lineup on a week-to-week basis. Before his injury, Seguin was enjoying his best campaign in several years with 45 points (20G / 25A) in 58 games. Seguin's injury allowed Logan Stankoven to make his NHL debut and play on a line with Jamie Benn and Wyatt Johnston.
Despite being held off the scoresheet, Stankoven was impressive in his NHL debut on Saturday, recording 15:20 time-on-ice while firing three shots on goals. He played on a line with Jamie Benn and Wyatt Johnston. Stankoven has spent the majority of the 2023-24 campaign in the AHL, transitioning seamlessly in his first professional season, leading the league with 57 points (24G / 33A) in 46 games with the Texas Stars.
After receiving only his second night off in the last 11 games, Oettinger will return to the crease on Thursday night. Oettinger has dropped his last two contests (0-0-2), allowing three or more goals in both while posting an unimpressive .870 SV%. The Stars have lost three straight (0-1-2) but are -157 road favourites entering action against the Ottawa Senators.
The Stars recalled Stankoven ahead of Tuesday's game against the Rangers, but immediately loaned him back after Matt Duchene (lower-body) was deemed fit to play. The highly-touted prospect's NHL debut will have to wait. Stankoven has transitioned seamlessly in his first professional season, leading the AHL with 57 points (24G / 33A) in 46 games with the Texas Stars.
Duchene participated in the pre-game skate on Monday but was a last-minute scratch for the Stars due to a lower-body injury. He was replaced by Sam Steel on the second line in Monday's contest and was a game-time decision on Tuesday.
Duchene participated in the pre-game skate on Monday but was a last-minute scratch for the Stars due to a lower-body injury. He was replaced by Sam Steel on the second line in Monday's contest and will be a game-time decision on Tuesday. The Stars recalled highly-touted offensive prospect Logan Stankoven, who will likely draw into the lineup if Duchene is still unavailable.
Petrovic made his season debut with Dallas yesterday, registering two shots and two hits in 12:52 time-on-ice, but has been reassigned to Texas to make room for the call-up of Logan Stankoven. Additionally, Miro Heiskane will draw back into the lineup on the blueline after not playing on Monday to attend the birth of his child.
The Stars are without forwards Evgenii Dadonov (lower-body) and presumably Matt Duchene (lower-body), who was a last-minute scratch on Monday. The Stars are playing the back end of a back-to-back on Tuesday and have recalled some offensive pedigree in the form of their highly touted prospect. Stankoven has transitioned seamlessly in his first professional season, leading the AHL with 57 points (24G / 33A) in 46 games with the Texas Stars. He could make his NHL debut on Tuesday depending on the health and availability of other Stars' players, namely Duchene.
Heiskanen did not play Monday afternoon to be with his wife for the birth of their child but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the New York Rangers. Despite quarterbacking a struggling Stars powerplay unit, Heiskanen has managed to stay productive, scoring 10 points (2G / 8A) in his last 12 games while averaging 23:34 time-on-ice.
Hellberg was recalled for precautionary reasons, although Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan didn't specify whether it was in regards to Tristan Jarry or Alex Nedjelkovic, who both played over the weekend. Hellberg has a 3.03 GAA and .901 SV% in 17 games (8-7-2) with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL) this season.
Duchene participated in the pre-game skate but was a last-minute scratch for the Stars. Duchene joins Miro Heiskanen, Jani Hakanpaa, and Evgeni Dadanov as lineup regulars sidelined on Monday afternoon. Sam Steel is expected to see increased offensive deployment, likely centring Tyler Seguin and Mason Marchment during Duchene's absence.
With Nils Lundkvist experiencing concussion-like symptoms, Jani Hakanpaa suffering from an upper-body injury, and Miro Heiskanen away from the team for the birth of his child, the Dallas Stars have opted to recall defensemen Alex Petrovic and Derrick Pouliot from the Texas Stars. Petrovic has played 263 career NHL games, mainly with the Florida Panthers between the 2012-13 and 2018-19 seasons, but has played exclusively in the NHL since 2019-20. The 31-year-old Petrovic has 16 points (3G / 13A) in 44 games with Texas (AHL) this season.
Heiskanen did not travel with the Stars to Boston and remained in Dallas to be with his wife for the birth of his child. The Stars are also without Jani Hakanpaa (upper-body) and will see Alex Petrovic and Derrick Pouliot make their season debuts. Thomas Harley will likely see the greatest boost in playing time and offensive deployment on Monday with Heiskanen out of the lineup.
