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).
Hintz left Dallas' game Sunday due to an undisclosed injury after playing just eight shifts and 5:35 TOI and will not play Tuesday as he is considered day-to-day. The 26-year-old was having his most productive season to date, with 19 goals, 44 points, 97 SOG, 12 PIMs and a +23 plus/minus through 40 games prior to the injury.
Hintz left Sunday's game vs. the Panthers in the first period and did not return. The Stars did not have an update on his status post-game, so expect one during Tuesday's morning skate. Tyler Seguin moved up and skated with Jason Robertson and Joe Pavelski after Hintz left the game.
DeSmith stopped 19 of 21 shots (.905 SV%) in a relief loss vs. Boston in the Winter Classic as he was called upon for an injured Tristian Jarry. The 31-year-old backup does not have a great record (4-7-2) despite having a solid SV% (.911) and GAA (2.99). He will take on the Vegas Golden Knights, who have wont their last two games and are eight in the NHL in shots per game (32.8).
Oettinger stopped 29 of 31 shots (.935 SV%) for his straight win as he beat San Jose in his previous start. The 24-year-old has been as solid as they come this season, with his 17-5-3 record, .921 SV% and 2.36 GAA. He will face the Los Angeles Kings, who were handed only their second loss in eight games, with a defeat to Philadelphia in their last game.
Duchene missed the Predators'' previous game due to personal reasons and will draw back into the lineup Friday.
Oettinger stopped 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) to pick up his fourth victory in five starts as he beat Nashville his last time out. The 24-year-old has been one of the league's best this season, with his 15-5-3 record, 2.43 GAA and .919 SV%. He will take on the Minnesota Wild, who are red-hot winning seven of their last eight games after a 4-1 win over Winnipeg in their last game.
Dadonov was a healthy scratch for the Canadiens' previous game but will draw back into the lineup Thursday. The 33-year-old Russian, has two goals, five assists, 33 SOG and is a -8 plus/minus in 28 games before being held out of the lineup last game.
