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Oettinger stopped 16 of 19 shots (.842 SV%) as Dallas evened their series with Seattle at two-a-piece as they won the previous game 6-3 on the road. The 24-year-old has been up-and-down throughout the postseason so far, with his 6-4-0 record, 2.71 GAA and .903 SV%. He will hope to take a series lead Thursday as he takes on Seattle, who finished the regular season fourth in NHL in goals per game (3.52).

Oettinger was pulled after two periods in Game 3 after allowing five goals on 17 shots (.706 SV%) as he picked up the loss in a 7-2 defeat last game. The 24-year-old has been excellent in the playoffs besides his previous game, with his 5-4-0 record, 2.68 GAA and .908 SV%. He will hope to even up the series in Game 4 vs. Seattle, who finished the regular season fourth in the NHL in goals per game (3.52).

Heiskanen left Game 3 vs. Seattle after just 11:12 due to a cut around his eye and will return to the Stars' lineup for Game 4 on Tuesday. The 23-year-old was originally a game-time decision for Game 4 on Tuesday and will hope to add to his seven assists and +2 plus/minus through nine games so far this playoffs when he returns.

Oettinger was pulled after two periods in Game 3 after allowing five goals on 17 shots (.706 SV%) as he picked up the loss in a 7-2 defeat last game. The 24-year-old has been excellent in the playoffs besides his previous game, with his 5-4-0 record, 2.68 GAA and .908 SV%. He will hope to even up the series in Game 4 vs. Seattle, who finished the regular season fourth in the NHL in goals per game (3.52).

Heiskanen left Game 3 vs. Seattle after just 11:12 due to a cut around his eye and is considered day-to-day for the time being but is not in concussion protocol as first expected. The 23-year-old will be a game-time decision for Game 4 on Tuesday and will hope to add to his seven assists and +2 plus/minus through nine games so far this playoffs when he returns.

Capobianco had two goals, 14 SOG, six PIMs and a +1 plus/minus through 14 games during the regular season and will make his playoff debut in Game 5 Thursday vs. Vegas. He will replace Logan Stanley in the Jets' lineup.

Oettinger stopped 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%) to even up the series as he beat Minnesota 3-2 in Game 4 and will take the crease Tuesday as they head back home to Dallas for Game 5. The 24-year-old has been solid for a second straight post-season, with his 2-2-0 record, .909 SV% and 2.68 GAA. He will hope to take the series lead in Game 5 as he takes on Minnesota, who was 23rd in the NHL in goals per game during the regular season.

Oettinger stopped 23 of 26 shots (.885 SV%) to even the Wilds' opening series at one a piece with a 7-3 victory over Minnesota last game. The 24-year-old has been great in both starts so far in the playoffs, pitching a 1-1-0 record, 2.37 GAA and .919 SV%. He will hope for another big victory against Minnesota Friday, who finished sixth best in the NHL in goals against per game (2.67).

Oettinger stopped 23 of 26 shots (.885 SV%) to even the Wilds' opening series at one a piece with a 7-3 victory over Minnesota last game. The 24-year-old has been great in both starts so far in the playoffs, pitching a 1-1-0 record, 2.37 GAA and .919 SV%. He will hope for another big victory against Minnesota Friday, who finished sixth best in the NHL in goals against per game (2.67).

Oettinger stopped 45 of 48 shots (.938 SV%) in Game 1 for a tough overtime loss as he was downed by Minnesota on Monday. The 24-year-old has incredible career playoff numbers, with his .953 SV%, 1.72 GAA and 3-5-0 record. He takes on the Wild for Game 2 Thursday, who finished the regular season sixth in the NHL in goals against per game (2.67) and followed suit by winning Monday 3-2.

Kiviranta had eight goals, one assist, 85 SOG, 40 PIms and a -9 plus/minus through 70 games during the regular season and will draw back into the Stars' lineup for Game 2 after being a healthy scratch in Dallas' first playoff game. The 27-year-old is expected to play on the fourth line and will be replacing Joe Pavelski in the Stars' lineup.