Rantanen (concussion) returns to Colorado's lineup on Saturday vs. Winnipeg.
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DeSmith will start on Saturday vs. Edmonton.
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Burroughs is expected to be a healthy scratch on Saturday.
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DeSmith was the first goalie off the ice at the Canucks' morning skate.
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Oettinger will start Saturday vs. the Kraken.
Rantanen (concussion) has been cleared for contact and was a full participant in Friday's team practice.
Rantanen has been skating with the team all week and has been cleared for contact, likely making his return to the lineup imminent. His 102 points in 77 games in 2023-24 marks his second straight 100+ point campaign. Colorado's next game is on Saturday against the Winnipeg Jets.
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Oettinger will start on Thursday vs. Winnipeg.
The Stars have only one loss in their last 11 games (10-1-0) and will turn to Oettinger in the crease for the third straight game. Oettinger is riding an eight-game winning streak and has flipped the switch on his season after a porous start, recording two shutouts and a tremendous .939 SV% during that eight-game stretch. The Stars enter action as -151 home favourites on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets.
Rantanen (concussion) skated in a non-contact jersey Tuesday and is hopefully to return on Saturday vs. Winnipeg.
Rantanen took part in a skate before Colorado's practice on Monday, participated in a non-contact jersey on Tuesday, and is nearing a return to the lineup. His 102 points in 77 games in 2023-24 marks his second straight 100+ point campaign.
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Oettinger will start on Tuesday vs. Buffalo.
The Stars have won nine of their last 10 (9-1-0) and will turn to Oettinger for the second straight game on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres. Oettinger is riding a stellar 1.58 GAA and .943 SV% along with two shutouts during a seven-game winning streak. The Stars enter action as sizeable -233 home favourites.
Lindell (undisclosed) will play on Tuesday after leaving the Stars' previous game due to injury.
Lindell was limited to only 16:44 time-on-ice in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Colorado Avalanche due to an undisclosed ailment but will be in the lineup on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres. Lindell has two points (0G / 2A) and 10 shots in his last four games.
Rantanen (concussion) is out on Tuesday but is progressing and feeling better.
Rantanen took part in a skate before Colorado's practice Monday but has been announced Tuesday vs. Minnesota as he will be his second-straight game due to a concussion. Avalanche fans can breathe as the 27-year-old is expected back sooner rather than later as he will be likely taking part in the morning skate Tuesday regardless of his in-game distinction. His 102 points in 77 games in 2023-24 marks his second straight 100+ point campaign.
Seguin (lower-body) will draw back into the Stars lineup on Sunday.
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Oettinger will start Sunday in Colorado.
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Kiviranta will draw into the Avalanche lineup on Sunday.
Rantanen (concussion) will not play against the Stars on Sunday.
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DeSmith will start on Saturday in Los Angeles.
Seguin (lower body) will be out on Saturday vs. Chicago but will return to the Stars' lineup on Sunday.
Blackwell (upper body) will return on Saturday vs. Dallas.
Rantanen (upper body) left Friday's game early and will be under evaluation for "a while".
Kiviranta (undisclosed) will play in Minnesota on Thursday.
Kiviranta has not played since March 13th but will be available for Thursday's game in Minnesota. Jean-Luc Foudy will sit in his place.