DeSmith stopped 26 of 29 shots (.897 SV%) as he picked up a loss in his last start vs. Carolina. The Penguins' backup has been solid this season, with his 4-6-1 record, 2.83 GAA and .914 SV%. He will face the Detroit Red Wings, who had their previous game postponed due to weather and are 28th in the NHL in shots per game (29.2).
Dadonov will head to the press box Friday as a healthy scratch vs. Dallas. 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 Friday.
Oettinger allowed five goals on 33 shots (.848 SV%) in his previous start as he snapped a two-game winning streak with a loss to Edmonton. The 24-year-old has been the definition of solid for the Stars this season, with his 13-5-3 record, 2.47 GAA and .919 SV%. He will face the Montreal Canadians, who have lost four of their last five games after a 2-1 overtime loss to Colorado in their last game.
Oettinger stopped 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%) for his fourth win in five starts after a victory over Columbus in his last start. The 24-year-old has put his name into the Vezina Trophy consideration due to posting a 13-4-3 record, 2.35 GAA and .922 SV%. He takes on the Edmonton Oilers, who have surprisingly lost their last three games 4-3.
Oettinger stopped 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%) for his fourth win in five starts after a victory over Columbus in his last start. The 24-year-old has put his name into the Vezina Trophy consideration due to posting a 13-4-3 record, 2.35 GAA and .922 SV%. He takes on the Edmonton Oilers, who have surprisingly lost their last three games 4-3.
Oettinger was incredible in his previous start, stopping 45 of 46 Washington Capital shots (.978 SV%) on his way to his third victory in the last four games. The recently turned 24-year-old has been fantastic in the Stars' crease this season, with a 12-4-3 record, .920 SV% and 2.42 GAA. He will face the struggling Columbus Blue Jackets Monday, who have lost their last three games, giving up four goals in each losing effort.
Lyubushkin has missed the Sabres previous nine games due to a lower-body injury but will return Monday and replace Jeremy Davies. The stay-at-home defensemen had one assist, 18 PIMs, and eight SOG through 17 games prior to the injury.
Oettinger was incredible in his previous start, stopping 45 of 46 Washington Capital shots (.978 SV%) on his way to his third victory in the last four games. The recently turned 24-year-old has been fantastic in the Stars' crease this season, with a 12-4-3 record, .920 SV% and 2.42 GAA. He will face the struggling Columbus Blue Jackets Monday, who have lost their last three games, giving up four goals in each losing effort.
Oettinger stopped 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%) but snapped a two-game winning streak, handing Pittsburgh their sixth straight win in a loss in his last start. Oettinger has been very solid in his third NHL season, with his 11-4-3 record, two shutouts, .916 SV% and 2.49 GAA. He will face the Washington Capitals, who are in the middle of a five game winning streak.
Oettinger stopped 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%) but snapped a two-game winning streak, handing Pittsburgh their sixth straight win in a loss in his last start. Oettinger has been very solid in his third NHL season, with his 11-4-3 record, two shutouts, .916 SV% and 2.49 GAA. He will face the Washington Capitals, who are in the middle of a five game winning streak.
Smith was a healthy scratch for the first time in the Devils' previous game but will draw back into the lineup Thursday as they take on Philadelphia. The veteran defenseman has one assist, 26 SOG and 27 PIMs through 28 games in New Jersey's bottom defensive pair this season.
Hellberg will make his Red Wings' debut after being claimed off waivers last week for the third time this season. In his one NHL game this season with the Ottawa Senators, he was excellent, stopping 29 of 31 shots (.935 SV%) in a win over Dallas. He will face Minnesota, who has won their last two games and has the eighth-best powerplay at 25.0%.
Oettinger stopped 24 of 26 (.923 SV%) Detroit Red Wing shots to pick up his second straight victory in his previous time out. The 23-year-old has been as steady as they come this season, with his 11-3-3 record, 2.52 GAA and .915 SV%. He will face the surging Pittsburgh Penguins, who are in the middle of a five-game winning streak.
Oettinger stopped 24 of 26 (.923 SV%) Detroit Red Wing shots to pick up his second straight victory in his previous time out. The 23-year-old has been as steady as they come this season, with his 11-3-3 record, 2.52 GAA and .915 SV%. He will face the surging Pittsburgh Penguins, who are in the middle of a five-game winning streak.
