

Hintz left Sunday's game vs. the Panthers in the first period and did not return. The Stars did not have an update on his status post-game, so expect one during Tuesday's morning skate. Tyler Seguin moved up and skated with Jason Robertson and Joe Pavelski after Hintz left the game.



Erne was a healthy scratch for the Red Wings' last game but will draw back into the lineup Friday as they take on the Panthers. The 27-year-old has five goals, eight assists, 34 SOG and a -4 plus/minus through 35 games so far this season.

DeSmith stopped 19 of 21 shots (.905 SV%) in a relief loss vs. Boston in the Winter Classic as he was called upon for an injured Tristian Jarry. The 31-year-old backup does not have a great record (4-7-2) despite having a solid SV% (.911) and GAA (2.99). He will take on the Vegas Golden Knights, who have wont their last two games and are eight in the NHL in shots per game (32.8).

Oettinger stopped 29 of 31 shots (.935 SV%) for his straight win as he beat San Jose in his previous start. The 24-year-old has been as solid as they come this season, with his 17-5-3 record, .921 SV% and 2.36 GAA. He will face the Los Angeles Kings, who were handed only their second loss in eight games, with a defeat to Philadelphia in their last game.


Duchene missed the Predators'' previous game due to personal reasons and will draw back into the lineup Friday.

Oettinger stopped 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) to pick up his fourth victory in five starts as he beat Nashville his last time out. The 24-year-old has been one of the league's best this season, with his 15-5-3 record, 2.43 GAA and .919 SV%. He will take on the Minnesota Wild, who are red-hot winning seven of their last eight games after a 4-1 win over Winnipeg in their last game.

Oettinger stopped 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) to pick up his fourth victory in five starts as he beat Nashville his last time out. The 24-year-old has been one of the league's best this season, with his 15-5-3 record, 2.43 GAA and .919 SV%. He will take on the Minnesota Wild, who are red-hot winning seven of their last eight games after a 4-1 win over Winnipeg in their last game.

DeSmith stopped 26 of 29 shots (.897 SV%) as he picked up a loss in his last start vs. Carolina. The Penguins' backup has been solid this season, with his 4-6-1 record, 2.83 GAA and .914 SV%. He will face the Detroit Red Wings, who had their previous game postponed due to weather and are 28th in the NHL in shots per game (29.2).




Oettinger allowed five goals on 33 shots (.848 SV%) in his previous start as he snapped a two-game winning streak with a loss to Edmonton. The 24-year-old has been the definition of solid for the Stars this season, with his 13-5-3 record, 2.47 GAA and .919 SV%. He will face the Montreal Canadians, who have lost four of their last five games after a 2-1 overtime loss to Colorado in their last game.

Bastian has three goals, five assists, 26 SOG and 15 PIMs across 21 games played but will be on the injured reserve indefinitely. The move allows the Devils the space to call up Nikita Okhotiuk.

Oettinger stopped 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%) for his fourth win in five starts after a victory over Columbus in his last start. The 24-year-old has put his name into the Vezina Trophy consideration due to posting a 13-4-3 record, 2.35 GAA and .922 SV%. He takes on the Edmonton Oilers, who have surprisingly lost their last three games 4-3.

Oettinger stopped 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%) for his fourth win in five starts after a victory over Columbus in his last start. The 24-year-old has put his name into the Vezina Trophy consideration due to posting a 13-4-3 record, 2.35 GAA and .922 SV%. He takes on the Edmonton Oilers, who have surprisingly lost their last three games 4-3.

Oettinger was incredible in his previous start, stopping 45 of 46 Washington Capital shots (.978 SV%) on his way to his third victory in the last four games. The recently turned 24-year-old has been fantastic in the Stars' crease this season, with a 12-4-3 record, .920 SV% and 2.42 GAA. He will face the struggling Columbus Blue Jackets Monday, who have lost their last three games, giving up four goals in each losing effort.
