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).
Dumba has four goals, eight assists, 54 PIMs and 56 SOG through 43 games this season but will be a healthy scratch Thursday vs. Carolina. Dumba is expected back in the lineup soon as head coach Dean Evason claimed “I won’t get into specifics, but he knows why he’s sitting out".
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.
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.
Hellberg stopped four of five shots (.800 SV%) in a relief role Monday as he played the third period in a loss vs. Colorado. The 31-year-old travelling netminder has been mediocre this season, with his 3-3-0 record, 2.69 GAA and .901 SV%. He takes on the struggling Arizona Coyotes, who are in the midst of a nine-game losing skid.
Oettinger stopped 29 of 31 shots (.935 SV%) to snap a two-game winning streak as he was beaten in overtime by the New York Rangers in his previous start. The 24-year-old has been phenomenal through the first half of the season, with his 19-6-4 record, .924 SV% and 2.28 GAA. He takes on the Vegas Golden Kngihts, who are first in the Pacific Division and have won four of their last six games.
DeSmith allowed two goals on 36 shots (.944 SV%) but still took the loss in his previous start as he was downed by the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1. DeSmith has not been his usual sturdy self in the Penguins' crease this season, as he's posted a 5-9-2 record, 3.10 GAA and .907 SV%. He will hope for some better fortunes as he takes on Anaheim, who is last in the NHL in goals per game (2.26).
DeSmith allowed two goals on 36 shots (.944 SV%) but still took the loss in his previous start as he was downed by the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1. DeSmith has not been his usual sturdy self in the Penguins' crease this season, as he's posted a 5-9-2 record, 3.10 GAA and .907 SV%. He will hope for some better fortunes as he takes on Anaheim, who is last in the NHL in goals per game (2.26).
Oettinger stopped 27 of 28 shots (.954 SV%) for his sixth win in seven starts as he beat the New York Islanders in his last start. The 24-year-old is third in the NHL in wins with his 19-6-3 record, 2.29 GAA and .923 SV%. He will take on the New York Rangers, who are winners of four of their last five games after a 4-3 win over Minnesota last game.
Oettinger allowed one goal on 28 shots (.964 SV%) for his fifth win in six starts as he beat Florida in his previous start. The 24-year-old has been incredible in his third NHL season, with an 18-6-3 record, 2.34 GAA and .922 SV%. He will take on the New York Islanders, who have lost three of their last four games but are ninth in the NHL in goals allowed per game (2.73).
Oettinger allowed one goal on 28 shots (.964 SV%) for his fifth win in six starts as he beat Florida in his previous start. The 24-year-old has been incredible in his third NHL season, with an 18-6-3 record, 2.34 GAA and .922 SV%. He will take on the New York Islanders, who have lost three of their last four games but are ninth in the NHL in goals allowed per game (2.73).
DeSmith stopped 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%) to snap a four-game losing skid as he beat Arizona his last time out. The 31-year-old has been forced into the starter's role due to an injury to Tristian Jarry, and has struggled so far with his 5-8-2 record, 3.00 GAA and .909 SV%. He will face Vancouver, who has lost four of their last five games but are ninth in the NHL in goals per game (3.38).
