NHL Hockey Player News

Dadonov left Game 3 vs. Vegas after just 2:52 TOI due to a lower-body injury and did not play in Game 4 and is now expected to miss at least Game 5 as he did not travel with Dallas to Vegas. The 34-year-old has ben incredibly solid throughout the playoffs thus far, with four goals, 10 points, 29 SOG, two PIMs and a +5 plus/minus through 16 games so far this post season.

Hill was perfect in Game 3, stopping all 34 of 34 shots for his fifth-straight win to propel Vegas to a 3-0 series lead as he easily handled Dallas last game. The 27-year-old has been sensational since taking over the starting role with the Golden Knights, as he is 6-1-0 with a .940 SV% and 1.96 GAA. He will attempt to sweep the Dallas Stars in Game 4 Thursday, who finished the regular season seventh in goals per game (3.43).

Dadonov left Game 3 vs. Vegas after just 2:52 TOI due to a lower-body injury and is will not be available for the Stars' lineup for Game 4. The 34-year-old has ben incredibly solid throughout the playoffs thus far, with four goals, 10 points, 29 SOG, two PIMs and a +5 plus/minus through 16 games so far this post season.

Olofsson is set to make his 2022-23 playoff debut as he replaces the suspended Dallas' Captain in Jamie Benn for Game 4 vs. Vegas. The 26-year-old has yet to see any time in the playoffs but had a goal, three assists, 34 SOG, and two PIMs across 28 games played this season. Olofsson skated on the Stars' fourth line for their morning skate and is expected to draw into the lineup on the left-wing for Game 4.

Gardner had 10 goals, 30 assists, 75 PIMs and a +26 plus/minus through 71 games with Texas (AHL) during the regular season and has been recalled to Dallas for the first time prior to Game 4 vs. Vegas. The 27-year-old right-winger is not expected to suit up but is joining the roster with the recent loss of Jamie Benn (suspension) and Evgenii Dadanov (LBI injury).

Bourque had 20 goals, 27 assists, and 18 PIMs through 70 games with Texas (AHL) this season and has been recalled to Dallas for the first time ahead of Game 4. Bourque has a chance to dress as the Stars are without Jamie Benn (suspension) and Evgenii Dadonov (LBI injury), but Dallas has stated they will be keeping their lineup a secret until game-time. The 21-year-old has never played a game in the NHL.

Benn was ejected and received a match penalty after playing just 0:42 TOI for cross-check on Vegas' Mark Stone during Game 3 and will be suspended for the next two games. The 33-year-old Stars' captain had been enjoying a solid post season to date, with three goals, eight assists, 36 SOG, 51 PIMs and a +1 plus/minus through 16 games.

Andersen was not busy in Game 3, stopping 16 of 17 shots (.941 SV%) but still dropping the contest 1-0 to go down three in the Western Conference Final vs. Florida. The 33-year-old Dane has been sensational throughout the playoffs, with his 5-2-0 record, 1.58 GAA and .937 SV%. He will hope to keep Carolina alive for at least one more game, as they take on the Florida Panthers, who led the NHL in shots per game (36.8).

Dadonov left Game 3 vs. Vegas after just 2:52 TOI due to an undisclosed injury and is now doubtful to return to the Stars' lineup for Game 4. The 34-year-old has ben incredibly solid throughout the playoffs thus far, with four goals, 10 points, 29 SOG, two PIMs and a +5 plus/minus through 16 games so far this post season.

Oettinger was pulled after allowing three goals on five shots (.400 SV%) in seven minutes in a horrific Game 3 loss as Vegas took a 3-0 series lead with an easy victory over Dallas. The 24-year-old has struggled throughout the playoffs despite having a strong regular season, with his 8-8-0 record, 3.02 GAA and .895 SV%. He will hope to get things back on track and keep the Stars alive with a Victory in Game 4 vs Vegas, who closed out the regular season 14th in the NHL in goals per game (3.26).

Barkov left Game 3 with an undisclosed injury after just 3:51 TOI and his status for Game 4 was originally up in the air before head coach Paul Maurice confirmed Wednesday that the Panthers' captain would be joining the lineup ahead of their matchup vs. Vegas. It is a massive sigh of relief for the Panthers as the 27-year-old had four goals, eight assists, 40 SOG, eight PIMs and a +6 plus/minus through 15 playoff games so far this year.

Andersen was not busy in Game 3, stopping 16 of 17 shots (.941 SV%) but still dropping the contest 1-0 to go down three in the Western Conference Final vs. Florida. The 33-year-old Dane has been sensational throughout the playoffs, with his 5-2-0 record, 1.58 GAA and .937 SV%. He will hope to keep Carolina alive for at least one more game, as they take on the Florida Panthers, who led the NHL in shots per game (36.8).

Hakanpaa has missed the Stars' previous three games due to a lower-body injury but was a full participant in practice ahead of Game 3 and will play in Game 3 vs. Vegas according to head coach Pete Debour. The 31-year-old stay-at-home defensemen has a goal, two points, nine SOG, 16 PIMs and a -4 plus/minus through 11 games so far in the playoffs this year.