Dallas Stars News

Lundkvist has been a healthy scratch for the Stars' previous four games but will draw back into the lineup Friday as he replaces Joel Hanley on Dallas's back end. The 22-year-old who was acquired for a 1st round pick in the offseason, has four goals, 10 assists, 69 SOG, 26 PIMs and a -6 plus/minus through 43 games so far this season.

Oettinger allowed three goals on 24 shots (.875 SV%) for his second-straight overtime loss as he was defeated by Carolina in his last start. The 24-year-old has been sensational all year for the Stars, with his 21-7-6 record, 2.24 GAA and .924 SV%. He takes on the New Jersey Devils, who are coming off a 6-4 loss to Nashville but have won seven of their last nine games.

DeSmith allowed six goals on 39 shots (.846 SV%) but still picked up the victory as he beat Florida in his previous start. The 31-year-old Penguins backup will be relied upon heavily going forward as Tristan Jarry deals with an injury until after the ASG and he will be hoping to improve his 7-9-3 record, 3.34 GAA and .900 SV%. He will face the Washington Capitals, who have lost their last three games after a 3-2 loss to Colorado last game.

Oettinger allowed three goals on 25 shots (.880 SV%) as he was downed by Buffalo in his previous start. The 24-year-old has been sensational this season, with his 21-7-5 record, 2.22 GAA and .925 SV%. He draws the Carolina Hurricanes, who have won four of their last five games after a 5-2 win over NYI last contest

Oettinger allowed three goals on 25 shots (.880 SV%) as he was downed by Buffalo in his previous start. The 24-year-old has been sensational this season, with his 21-7-5 record, 2.22 GAA and .925 SV%. He draws the Carolina Hurricanes, who have won four of their last five games after a 5-2 win over NYI last contest.

Oettinger allowed three goals on 25 shots (.880 SV%) as he was downed by Buffalo in his previous start. The 24-year-old has been sensational this season, with his 21-7-5 record, 2.22 GAA and .925 SV%. He draws the Carolina Hurricanes, who have won four of their last five games after a 5-2 win over NYI last contest.

Oettinger was perfect stopping all 33 shots for his second shutout of the week as he beat Arizona in his previous start. The 24-year-old has put himself back in the Vezina Trophy race with his recent, strong play, which has led to his 21-7-4 record, 2.20 GAA and .926 SV%. He takes on the Buffalo Sabres, who have won their last two games and lead the NHL in goals per game (3.8).

Hintz has missed the Stars previous seven games due to an upper-body injury and will be a game-time decision Monday as they take on the Buffalo Sabres. The 26-year-old was having a sensational season prior to his injury, with 19 goals, 25 assists, 97 SOG, 12 PIMs and a +23 plus/minus through 40 games played.

Oettinger was perfect stopping all 33 shots for his second shutout of the week as he beat Arizona in his previous start. The 24-year-old has put himself back in the Vezina Trophy race with his recent, strong play, which has led to his 21-7-4 record, 2.20 GAA and .926 SV%. He takes on the Buffalo Sabres, who have won their last two games and lead the NHL in goals per game (3.8).

Bastian last played on Nov. 26th due to a shoulder injury but is available to return to the Devils' lineup Thursday vs. Seattle. The 25-year-old had three goals, five assists, 26 SOG, and 15 PIMs through 21 games prior to his injury.

DeSmith stopped 26 of 29 shots (.897 SV%) to snap a two-game losing streak as he beat Anaheim in his previous start. The 31-year-old regular backup has struggled with his starting duties as of late, with his 6-9-2 record, .906 SV% and 3.10 GAA. He faces the Ottawa Senators, who have lost four of their last five games after a 2-1 loss to St. Louis in their last game.