Lundkvist has not played since March 8th, missing the last four games, but will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Arizona Coyotes. The 23-year-old Lundkvist was already in and out of the lineup regularly to start the season, and with the Stars' recent addition of Chris Tanev on the blueline, the trend will likely continue, if not worsen.
Seguin has missed the last 11 games with a lower-body injury but will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Arizona Coyotes. Before his injury, Seguin has enjoyed his best campaign in several years with 45 points (20G / 25A) in 58 games while playing predominantly alongside Matt Duchene and Mason Marchment.
After a prolonged rest, Oettinger will return to the crease for the first time since being pulled in the second period of a 6-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils on March 14th. Oettinger has been inconsistent all season and has struggled recently, allowing four or more goals in three of his last four games (2-2-0), posting an abysmal .816 SV%. That said, the Stars enter action as sizeable -292 home favourites against the Arizona Coyotes.
Blackwell left the Blackhawks' game on Tuesday in the third period after just 12:37 TOI due to an upper-body injury and was unable to participate in practice on Wednesday. The 30-year-old is having his most successful season since 2021-22 with Seattle, as he has eight goals, four assists, 83 SOG, and eight PIMs in 39 games played before the injury.
With Thatcher Demko still sidelined, DeSmith will continue his reign over the Canucks crease. DeSmith has lost both starts since taking over for Demko (0-1-1), but played well in his last outing, saving 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) in a 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals. The Canucks enter action as -194 home favourites against a Buffalo Sabres team that defeated the Seattle Kraken 6-2 last night.
Krys closed out his senior season at Providence College (AHL) earlier this week and has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with Dallas beginning in the 2024-25 season. The 23-year-old undrafted defenseman jumped around during college, dressing for Brown University (NCAA) for three seasons before transferring to Providence for his senior year. He had 17 points (6G/11A) in 35 games this season.
With Thatcher Demko still sidelined, DeSmith will likely continue his reign over the Canucks crease. DeSmith has lost both starts since taking over for Demko (0-1-1), but played well in his last outing, saving 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) in a 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals. The Canucks enter action as -194 home favourites against a Buffalo Sabres team that defeated the Seattle Kraken 6-2 last night.
Seguin has missed the last 11 games with a lower-body injury but took a step in the right direction after returning to practice to practice in full capacity on Monday. Before his injury, Seguin was enjoying his best campaign in several years with 45 points (20G / 25A) in 58 games.
Seguin has missed the last 11 games with a lower-body injury but took a step in the right direction after returning to practice to practice in full capacity on Monday. Before his injury, Seguin was enjoying his best campaign in several years with 45 points (20G / 25A) in 58 games.
Bertucci has signed a three-year, $2.85 million entry-level contract ($950,000 AAV) with Dallas after putting up an impressive nine goals, 41 points, and 77 PIMs in 56 games with the Flint Firebirds (OHL) this season. The 18-year-old defenseman was Dallas' 2023 second-round pick (61st overall).
The Stars will return to Oettinger on Thursday after he allowed four unanswered goals in their last outing, a disappointing 4-3 regulation loss to the Florida Panthers. Before that, Oettinger was riding a four-game winning streak, allowing two or fewer goals three times and posting a .885 SV%. The Stars enter the action on Thursday as -184 home favourites against a New Jersey Devils club that has lost five of their last six (1-5-0).
Myers has been out since February 29th due to a lower-body injury but was a full participant in Tuesday's practice and is expected to return on Saturday against the Washington Capitals. The 34-year-old towering defender will make a welcome return as he has enjoyed a strong fifth season in Vancouver with four goals, 23 points, 67 SOG, 63 PIMs and a +12 plus/minus through 62 games played before his injury.
With Thatcher Demko sidelined with an undisclosed injury for the next several weeks, DeSmith becomes the defacto starting netminder for the Canucks. DeSmith has showcased mixed results this season, posting a 2.85 GAA and .898 SV% in 19 games (8-4-5), but has been excellent in his last two appearances (1-0-), saving 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%). The Canucks enter action as -119 home favourites against a Colorado Avalanche club that played last night, defeating the Calgary Flames 6-2.
Myers has been out since February 29th due to a lower-body injury but was a full participant in Tuesday's practice and is expected to return in one of the Canucks' next two games (COL or WSH). The 34-year-old towering defender will make a welcome return as he has enjoyed a strong fifth season in Vancouver with four goals, 23 points, 67 SOG, 63 PIMs and a +12 plus/minus through 62 games played before his injury.
Oettinger will return to the crease for the sixth time in the last seven games on Tuesday night. The 25-year-old netminder has been inconsistent all season, highlighted by a six-game stretch (5-1-0), where he has impressively allowed two or fewer goals four times and allowed a concerning five or more twice. That said, he saved 25 of 27 shots (.926 SV%) in his last outing, a 6-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks. The Stars, riding a five-game winning streak, are slight -106 home favourites against an equally hot Florida Panthers club.
