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Pezzetta had seven goals, eight assists, 77 PIMs, 70 SOG, and a -4 plus/minus through 63 games played while becoming a fan favourite in Montreal and has signed a two-year contract extension with an AAV of $812,000. The 25-year-old left-winger has played in 114 career NHL games played across two seasons.

Kane had 21 goals, 36 assists, 227 SOG, 16 PIMs and a -22 plus/minus through 73 games with Chicago and New York in 2022-23 but will now miss roughly 4-6 months after have a hip resurfacing on Thursday. The 34-year-old was set to be an unrestricted free agent heading into the 2023-24 but claims he wants to play for "a long time".

Woo had seven goals, 14 assists, 96 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus through 68 games with the Abbotsford Canucks (AHL) in 2022-23 and has signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Vancouver Canucks. The deal is worth $775,000 if Woo were to play in the NHL and $100,00 if he stays in the AHL. The 22-year-old defensemen was the Canucks 2018 second round pick (37th overall).

Grubbe had 18 goals, 49 assists, 71 PIMs and a +10 plus/minus through 64 games with the Red Deer Rebels (WHL) this season and has had his rights traded from the New York Rangers to the Edmonton Oilers for a 2023 fifth-round pick. The 20-year-old has yet to sign an NHL contract but is expected to after spending three years as Red Deer's captain.

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.