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Hintz was expected to return from a lower-body injury before the end of the regular season, but after suffering a setback, his return to action is unclear. Stars' Head Coach Glen Gulutzan suggested that he does not expect Hintz to play in the first two games of the season. Matt Duchene has been the main beneficiary during Hintz's absence and will likely continue to see an elevated role into the playoffs.

Lian Bichsel will re-enter the Stars' lineup on Wednesday, sending Petrovic back to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 34-year-old Petrovic has been the odd-man out of the lineup since Tyler Myers was acquired at the trade deadline, playing only three games in the last six weeks.

Nils Lundkvist will re-enter the Stars' lineup on Wednesday, sending Capobianco back to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 28-year-old Capobianco played in the Stars' previous game, for just his second contest in the last two months.

Alex Petrovic will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday, allowing Bichsel to re-enter the lineup. The 21-year-old Bichsel is averaging 15:34 time-on-ice and has eight points (4G / 4A) in 49 games this season.

Lundkvist has not played in over a week, but will re-enter the lineup for the Stars' season finale. The 25-year-old Swedish defenseman has 11 points (3G / 8A) in 51 games this season. Kyle Capobianco will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Lundkvist's return.

Blackwell has played a career-high 70 games this season, but he will be a healthy scratch in the Stars' final game of the season. The 32-year-old forward averaged 11:54 time-on-ice and scored 15 points (4G / 11A).

Arttu Hyry will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday, allowing Erne to re-enter the lineup. The 30-year-old Erne is averaging 9:56 time-on-ice and has eight points (6G / 2A) in 44 games this season.

Steel has not played in three weeks due to a lower-body injury, but he will suit up for the Stars' final game of the season on Wednesday. The 28-year-old Steel has a career-high 33 points (12G / 21A) in 72 games this season.

Kolosov is one of six players heading back to the AHL on Wedneday after the Flyers' regular season wrapped up on Tuesday night. Kolosov served as Samuel Ersson's backup last night to give Dan Vladar a night off.

McDonald is one of six players heading back to the AHL on Wedneday after the Flyers' regular season wrapped up on Tuesday night. McDonald had an assist, four PIMS and a plus-3 in his NHL debut last night, and now he returns to the Phantoms, where he has just six assists in 62 games this year.

The Stars await their first-round matchup against the Minnesota Wild and will turn to Oettinger one final time in the regular season. The 27-year-old Oettinger saved all 22 shots he faced in his previous outing for his fourth shutout of the season and will look for another strong start to carry momentum into the playoffs. In four games this month (4-0-0), Oettinger has a 1.72 GAA, .926 SV%, and two shutouts. The Stars enter Wednesday's contest as -139 road favourites against a Sabres team that will likely be resting key players after locking up first-place in the Atlantic Division.

Jiricek is one of six players heading back to the AHL on Wedneday after the Flyers' regular season wrapped up on Tuesday night. Jiricek made his Flyers debut last night, but returns to the Phantoms, where he has 13 points (2G / 11A) in 13 games since being acquired from the Wild.

Bonk is one of six players heading back to the AHL on Wedneday after the Flyers' regular season wrapped up on Tuesday night. Bonk had an impressive NHL debut last night, recording a goal and an assist in 16:28 TOI. He returns to the AHL where he has 19 points (6G / 13A) in 44 games.

Richard is one of six players heading back to the AHL on Wedneday after the Flyers' regular season wrapped up on Tuesday night. Richard made his season debut last night but failed to record a point. He has 44 points (18G / 26A) in 63 AHL games this season.

Gaucher is one of six players heading back to the AHL on Wedneday after the Flyers' regular season wrapped up on Tuesday night. Gaucher spent most of the year in the AHL, appearing in just four games with the Flyers and failing to record point.

McGroarty is one of five players returning to the AHL after the Penguins regular season finished on Tuesday. McGroarty figures to be one of the first players called back up should the Penguins need forward reinforcements in the playoffs. He had six points (3G / 3A) in 24 NHL games this season.

Koppanen is one of five players returning to the AHL after the Penguins regular season finished on Tuesday. Playing primarily as a fourth liner during his promotions, Koppanen had just one assist in 13 NHL games this season.

Koivunen is one of five players returning to the AHL after the Penguins regular season finished on Tuesday. Koivunen split his season between the AHL and NHL and figures to be one of the first forward call-ups if the Penguins need reinforcements in the playoffs. He had seven points (2G / 5A) in 39 NHL games this season.

Hayes is one of five players returning to the AHL after the Penguins regular season finished on Tuesday. Hayes finishes with five goals and no assists in 16 games with the Penguins this season, and returns to the AHL where he has 38 points (23G / 16A) in 40 games.