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Dallas signed Dylan Hryckowian to a two-year, entry-level contract.

Brother of Dallas Stars' rookie Justin Hryckowian, Dylan Hryckowian, has been signed to a two-year, entry-level contract. The 21-year-old younger brother of Justin just completed his third year of collegiate hockey with Northeastern University, where he had 37 points (15G / 22A) in 30 games.

Dylan Hryckowian
Bastian will draw back into Dallas' linuep in Colorado on Wednesday.

Arttu Hyry will head to the press box as a healthy scratch on Wednesday, allowing Bastian to re-enter the lineup against the Colorado Avalanche. The 28-year-old Bastian has been productive lately in a fourth-line role, scoring three goals in his last six games.

Nathan Bastian
Hyry will be a healthy scratch vs. Colorado on Wednesday.

Nathan Bastian will re-enter the Stars' lineup on Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche, sending Hyry back to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Hyry is averaging 11:33 time-on-ice and has one assist in eight games this season.

Arttu Hyry
Oettinger will start in Colorado on Wednesday.

Oettinger's only loss in his last 12 outings (11-0-1) came in a 5-4 shootout defeat at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche when he allowed four goals on 29 shots (.862 SV%). The 27-year-old Oettinger will return to the crease on Wednesday, looking to redeem himself in a highly contested rematch against Colorado as the two teams continue their battle for the top seed in the Western Conference. Oettinger has had a down 2025-26 season, but has been excellent since returning from the Olympic break, posting a 1.96 GAA and .922 SV% in six games (5-0-1). Dallas enters Wednesday's matchup as +127 road underdogs against a Colorado team that has been outscored 10-3 in their last two games (0-2-0).

Jake Oettinger
Dallas has signed Jack Anderson to a two-year, entry-level contract.

Anderson is an undrafted defenseman that has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Dallas Stars after completing his college-hockey career. The 23-year-old scored 33 points (11G / 13A) in 39 games with Michigan Tech (CCHA) this season.

Jack Anderson
DeSmith will start vs. Utah on Monday.

The Stars are likely resting Jake Oettinger for a divisional clash against the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday and, as such, will turn to DeSmith on Monday against the Utah Mammoth. The 34-year-old DeSmith has won four straight outings, posting an impressive 1.81 GAA and .904 SV%. DeSmith saved 12 of 14 shots in a 3-2 win over Utah earlier this season. The Stars enter Monday's contest as -157 home favourites against a Mammoth team on a four-game losing streak (0-2-2).

Casey DeSmith
Bastian is expected to be a healthy scratch vs. Utah on Monday.

Adam Erne will re-enter the lineup on Monday against the Utah Mammoth, sending Bastian back to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 28-year-old Bastian has two goals in his last four games. He is averaging 8:45 time-on-ice and has six points (6G / 0A) in 31 games this season.

Nathan Bastian
Erne is expected to draw back into Dallas' lineup vs. Utah on Monday.

Nathan Bastian will be a healthy scratch for Dallas on Monday, allowing Erne to re-enter the lineup. The 30-year-old Erne has played exclusively in a fourth-line role this season, averaging 9:51 time-on-ice and scoring five points (4G / 1A) in 32 games.

Adam Erne
DeSmith is in the starter's crease at Dallas' morning skate.

The Stars are likely resting Jake Oettinger for a divisional clash against the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday and, as such, will turn to DeSmith on Monday against the Utah Mammoth. The 34-year-old DeSmith has won four straight outings, posting an impressive 1.81 GAA and .904 SV%. DeSmith saved 12 of 14 shots in a 3-2 win over Utah earlier this season. The Stars enter Monday's contest as -157 home favourites against a Mammoth team on a four-game losing streak (0-2-2).

Casey DeSmith