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Ingram (upper-body) is not close to returning to Utah's lineup.

The 27-year-old Ingram is battling an upper-body injury, originally not believed to be dealing with a serious injury, is sporting an ugly 3.61 GAA and .871 SV% in 13 games (6-4-3). Luckily for Utah HC, Karel Vejmelka has stepped in and been tremendous between the pipes during Ingram's absence.

Connor Ingram
Dumba will draw back into Dallas' lineup on Monday in Utah.

Alex Petrovic has been reassigned to the Texas Stars (AHL), opening a roster spot for Dumba to re-enter the lineup. The 30-year-old Dumba has struggled establishing himself with the Stars this season, averaging only 15:54 time-on-ice, his lowest total since his rookie season in 2014-15.

Matt Dumba
Stankoven (lower-body) will return on Monday in Utah.

Stankoven has missed the last two games due to a lower-body injury but will re-enter the lineup on Monday against the Utah Hockey Club. The 21-year-old Stankoven is in the mix for the Calder Trophy, with 15 points (4G / 11A) in 21 games but has been held off the scoresheet in five of his last six.

Logan Stankoven
DeSmith will start in Utah on Monday.

On the tail end of a back-to-back, the Stars will turn to DeSmith between the pipes. The 33-year-old DeSmith has a 2.81 GAA and .891 SV% in seven appearances this season (2-4-0), struggling immensely in his last two outings (0-2-0), allowing 10 goals on 53 shots (.811 SV%). The Stars had an impressive 3-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets last night. They enter Monday's contest as -132 road favorites against the Utah Hockey Club, averaging 4.0 goals per game over their last five (3-1-1).

Casey DeSmith
Seguin (undisclosed) has been placed on IR retroactive to December 1st.

Seguin has missed four games with injuries already this season and will miss at least three more after being played on Injured Reserve. The 32-year-old Seguin is enjoying a very productive 2024-25 campaign, scoring 20 points (9G / 11A) in 19 games.

Tyler Seguin
Petrovic has been loaned to Texas (AHL).

Petrovic made his season debut with Dallas last week, playing two straight, but has been sent down to the Texas Stars (AHL). The 32-year-old Petrovic spent the majority of 2023-24 with the Texas Stars (AHL) and had five goals and 22 points in 70 games played.

Alex Petrovic
Petry (lower-body) is questionable for Tuesday vs. Boston.

Petry has played 11 straight for the Red Wings but his status for Tuesday's game against the Boston Bruins is up in the air due to a lower-body injury. The 36-year-old Petry is averaging 19:00 time-on-ice, recording three points (0G / 3A), 27 hits, and 36 blocks in 20 games.

Jeff Petry
Talbot (lower-body) is still being evaluated and will be out vs. Boston on Tuesday.

Talbot exited Sunday's game against the Vancouver Canucks due to a lower-body injury and did not return. With Alex Lyon (lower body) also sidelined, the Red Wings crease will belong to Ville Husso in the interim. The Red Wings also recalled Sebastian Cossa from the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) on an emergency basis.

Cam Talbot
Husso will start in Boston on Tuesday.

With Alex Lyon (lower body) and Cam Talbot (lower body) both sidelined, Husso will start in the Red Wings' crease for only the third time this season. The 29-year-old Husso is sporting an ugly 4.90 GAA and .818 SV% in three appearances with the Red Wings (0-2-1), but has been solid at the AHL level, posting a 1.58 GAA and .944 SV% in five appearances (4-0-0) with the Grand Rapids Griffins.

Ville Husso
Lauko (lower-body) will remain out on Tuesday vs. Vancouver.

Lauko has not played since November 25th, and will miss a fourth straight on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 24-year-old Lauko is averaging 10:16 time-on-ice and has four points (2G / 2A) in 21 games this season.

Jakub Lauko
Vejmelka will start vs. Dallas on Monday.

For the ninth time in the last 10 games, Utah HC will turn to Vejmelka between the pipes. Since Connor Ingram went down with an upper-body injury, Vejmelka has been tremendous. The 28-year-old Czech netminder is flaunting the best season of his career, posting a 2.41 GAA and .917 SV% in 12 games (3-6-1). Utah HC enters the action on Monday as +120 home underdogs against a Dallas Stars club that played last night, defeating the Winnipeg Jets 3-1.

Karel Vejmelka
Jiricek will not make his Wild debut on Tuesday vs. Vancouver.

Jiricek was acquired in a trade from the Columbus Blue Jackets last week, along with a fifth round pick, in return for Damon Hunt, a 2025 first-round pick, a 2027 second-round pick, and fourth-round pick. The 21-year-old Jiricek was the sixth-overall pick of the Blue Jackets in 2022 but has trouble establishing himself with the club at the NHL level, soring 11 points (1G / 10A) in 53 career games.

David Jiricek
Ersson (lower-body) has a high chance to return on Thursday vs. Florida.

Ersson has not played since November 11th, missing nine games due to a lower-body injury, but could return to the lineup on Thursday against the Florida Panthers. Before his injury, Ersson was beginning to come to form, allowing only seven combined goals in his last five outings (3-0-1), posting a stellar .940 SV%.

Samuel Ersson
Kylington is considered week-to-week with an undisclosed injury.

Kylington has been decimated with injuries the past several seasons and will return to the sidelines on a week-to-week basis. The 27-year-old defenseman has been limited to eight games this season, averaging 12:10 time-on-ice and scoring two points (1G / 1A).

Oliver Kylington
Vejmelka is in the starter's crease at Utah's morning skate.

For the ninth time in the last 10 games, Utah HC will likely turn to Vejmelka between the pipes. Since Connor Ingram went down with an upper-body injury, Vejmelka has been tremendous. The 28-year-old Czech netminder is flaunting the best season of his career, posting a 2.41 GAA and .917 SV% in 12 games (3-6-1). Utah HC enters the action on Monday as +120 home underdogs against a Dallas Stars club that played last night, defeating the Winnipeg Jets 3-1.

Karel Vejmelka

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