Brodin was listed as doubtful on Tuesday but has officially been ruled out for Wednesday's game in Dallas. With Brodin out, Alex Goligoski will draw back into the lineup beside Matt Dumba. Brodin should be considered day-to-day.
Studenic had 14 goals, 16 assists, 24 PIMs and a +13 plus/minus through 43 games with Texas (AHL) but has been recalled for the first time Wednesday to the big club and will be in the lineup Wednesday. He will be looking to build off the three goals and three assists he has across 41 career NHL games played throughout three seasons.
Kiviranta is expected to miss an extended period of time with a lower-body injury. Kiviranta does not need surgery but the Stars do not have a timeline on his return. Marian Studenic was recalled from the AHL on Tuesday and will replace him in the lineup on Wednesday.
Oettinger stoped 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%) for his first win in four starts as he beat Anaheim in his previous contest. The 24-year-old old is top five in all three major goalie categories, including wins with his 22-7-7 record, GAA with his 2.25 and SV% with his impressive .924. He takes on the Minnesota Wild, who are coming off a 3-2 loss to Arizona but are still 11th in the NHL in goals allowed per game (2.84).
Martin allowed six goals on 35 shots (.829 SV%) for his eight-straight loss as he was walloped by Seattle in his previous start. The 27-year-old started the year off successfully but has been horrendous as of late, leading to his 11-13-1 record, 3.94 GAA and .875 SV%. He will take on the New York Rangers, who have won three of their last four games after a 5-4 overtime win over Calgary last game.
Oettinger stoped 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%) for his first win in four starts as he beat Anaheim in his previous contest. The 24-year-old old is top five in all three major goalie categories including wins with his 22-7-7 record, GAA with his 2.25 and SV% with his impressive .924. He takes on the Minnesota Wild, who are coming off a 3-2 loss to Arizona but are still 11th in the NHL in goals allowed per game (2.84).
Novak has four goals, 11 points, 39 SOG and four PIMs across 20 games played this season and has signed a one-year extension worth $800,000. The 25-year-old has been enjoying a solid second NHL season and will be happy to sign after only 47 career games.
Studenic had 14 goals, 16 assists, 24 PIMs and a +13 plus/minus through 43 games with Texas (AHL) but has been recalled for the first time Wednesday to the big club. He will be looking to build off the three goals and three assists he has across 41 career NHL games played throughout three seasons.
