With Miro Heiskanen (lower body) out week-to-week, Dallas has recalled Capobianco from the Texas Stars (AHL). The 27-year-old Capobianco has been solid from the blue line at the AHL level, scoring 28 points (2G / 26A) in 35 games with Texas this season. At morning skate on Friday, Capobianco was practicing with the Stars' second powerplay unit.
The Stars are riding a three-game winning streak and will roll with Oettinger between the pipes on Friday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 26-year-old Oettinger has a .882 SV% in his last three games but has salvaged a 2-1-0 record. He has a 2.30 GAA and .912 SV% through 37 games this season (25-11-1). The Stars enter Friday's contest as -160 home favorites against a Canucks squad outscoring their opposition 10-4 during a three-game winning streak.
Lundkvist has not played the previous three games and will remain sidelined due to an upper-body injury after he was placed on IR retroactive to January 21st. The 24-year-old Lundkvist is averaging 15:01 time-on-ice, a slight uptick from last season, but has seen his production dip. He is averaging 0.13 points-per-game compared to the 0.32 he was averaging last season.
Heiskanen exited Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights in the third period with 19:50 time-on-ice after Mark Stone made contact with his knee in an awkward collision. The 25-year-old Heiskanen leads Dallas in time-on-ice (25:10) and will be sorely missed if he is out of the lineup for an extended period of time. Before his injury, Heiskanen had five points (0G / 5A) during a five-game point streak.
With Miro Heiskanen (lower body) out week-to-week, Dallas has recalled Capobianco from the Texas Stars (AHL). The 27-year-old Capobianco has been solid from the blue line at the AHL level, scoring 28 points (2G / 26A) in 35 games with Texas this season.
The Stars have won two straight and will turn to Oettinger between the pipes on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Despite an unspectacular .857 SV%, saving 18 of 21 shots, Oettinger made several outstanding saves to secure a 4-3 victory over the Golden Knights in his most recent outing. The 26-year-old Oettinger has a 2.28 GAA and .913 SV% in 36 games this season (24-11-1). The Stars enter Tuesday's contest as slight +105 road underdogs against a Golden Knights club coming off a 4-1 win over the Florida Panthers.
The Stars have won two straight and will likely turn to Oettinger between the pipes on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Despite an unspectacular .857 SV%, saving 18 of 21 shots, Oettinger made several outstanding saves to secure a 4-3 victory over the Golden Knights in his most recent outing. The 26-year-old Oettinger has a 2.28 GAA and .913 SV% in 36 games this season (24-11-1). The Stars enter Tuesday's contest as slight +105 road underdogs against a Golden Knights club coming off a 4-1 win over the Florida Panthers.
Myers missed the last three games, serving a three-game suspension for a high cross-check Evan Bouchard of the Edmonton Oilers. The 34-year-old Myers is averaging 20:33 time-on-ice and has 13 points (2G / 11A) in 45 games this season.
Rantanen is in the final year of a six-year, $9.25M AAV deal and is seeking a massive new contract in the summer. Rantanen has tallied 25 goals and 39 assists (64 points) in 49 games this season, putting him on-pace for 42 goals and 65 assists (107 points). It would be the third consecutive 100-plus point season for the 28-year-old, who will likely slide onto the Hurricanes' top-line next to fellow countryman Sebastian Aho.
Oettinger will occupy Dallas' crease for a third consecutive game on Friday vs. Vegas as he tries to forget the 19-save (.895 SV%) loss he endured in his previous start vs. Carolina. The 26-year-old will look to continue his strong 2024-25 campaign, where he ranks 2nd among goalies in both Wins (23), and SV% (.914 SV%). He will host the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday, who snapped a four-game losing streak with a 4-2 win over St. Louis in their previous contest.
Bichsel was the 18th overall pick of the Stars in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut earlier this season, scoring two points (2G / 0A) in eight games. The 20-year-old defenseman has six points (3G / 6A) in 28 games with the Texas Stars (AHL) this season.
Oettinger has only lost once since late December (7-1-0) and will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 26-year-old Oettinger was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 33 of 34 shots (.971 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. He has a 2.26 GAA and .914 SV% in 34 games this season (23-10-1). The Stars enter Tuesday's contest as slight -112 home favorites against a Hurricanes squad that played last night and narrowly defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in overtime.
Hintz has missed the previous three games due to an undisclosed injury but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 28-year-old Hintz only has 27 points (19G / 8A) in 41 games this season but has been more productive lately, with 11 points (8G / 3A) in his last 14 contests.
Oettinger has only lost once since late December (7-1-0) and will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 26-year-old Oettinger was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 33 of 34 shots (.971 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. He has a 2.26 GAA and .914 SV% in 34 games this season (23-10-1). The Stars enter Tuesday's contest as slight -112 home favorites against a Hurricanes squad that played last night and narrowly defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in overtime.
Myers will miss the next three games after connecting with a high cross-check on Evan Bouchard during the melee at the end of the Oilers and Canucks game on Saturday. He will be eligible to return for Vancouver's game in St. Louis on January 27th.
