Dallas Stars News

Oettinger finished his 2022-23 season with an incredibly Impressive 37-11-11 record, 2.37 GAA and .919 SV% and will take the crease for Game 1 vs. Minnesota as expected. The 24-year-old brings nine games of NHL playoff experience to the table, having previously gone 3-4-0 with a .956 SV% and 1.81 GAA while undeservedly losing both playoff series. He will take on the Minnesota Wild, who finished their season 46-25-11 and were sixth in the NHL in goals against per game (2.67).

Oettinger stopped 13 of 14 shots (.923 SV%) for his third-straight win in his previous start vs. Detroit. The 24-year-old has been sensational with his second 30+ win season, posting a 36-11-11 record, 2.41 GAA and .918 SV%. He will take on the St. Louis Blues, who have lost their last two games and are only 27th in the NHL in goals per game (28.6).

Steel finishes his 2022-23 campaign with 10 goals, 18 assists, 85 SOG, 18 PIMs and a +11 plus/minus through 65 games but will not play Thursday as he deals with an illness. The 25-year-old reached a career-high in goals, assists and points this season as he took a huge step forward in his first season as a member of the WIld.

Oettinger stopped 13 of 14 shots (.923 SV%) for his third-straight win in his previous start vs. Detroit. The 24-year-old has been sensational with his second 30+ win season, posting a 36-11-11 record, 2.41 GAA and .918 SV%. He will take on the St. Louis Blues, who have lost their last two games and are only 27th in the NHL in goals per game (28.6).

Oettinger stopped 20 of 21 shots (.950 SV%) for his fifth win in six games as he beat the Vegas Golden Knights in his previous start. The 24-year-old has been incredible this season, with his 35-11-11 record, 2.42 GAA and .918 SV%. He will take on the Detroit Red Wings, who have lost two-straight and are 21st in the NHL in goals per game (2.97).

Hintz missed Thursday's game vs. the Flyers and is questionable to play Saturday vs. Vegas. With the playoffs around the corner, the Stars will prioritize Hintz's health over a winning lineup on Saturday.

Hintz skated yesterday but was not present at Thursday morning's practice and is considered a game-time decision as he deals with an undisclosed injury. The 26-year-old has 35 goals, 35 assists, 176 SOG, 30 PIMs and a +29 plus/minus through 69 games this season.

Oettinger allowed three goals on 30 shots (.900 SV%) to snap a three-game winning streak as he was handed the loss by the Colorado Avalanche in his last start. The 24-year-old has been sensational in his second season as Dallas' starter, with his career-best 33-11-11 record, .917 SV% and 2.47 GAA. He takes on the Philadelphia Flyers, who have lost four straight games and are 29th in the NHL in goals (2.69).

Kiviranta has seven goals, eight points, 80 SOG, 34 PIMs and a -10 plus/minus through 65 games this season but will be a healthy scratch Monday vs. Nashville. The 27-year-old will be replaced by Frederik Olofsson in the Stars' lineup Monday.

Harley had 10 goals, 34 points, 24 PIMs and a +19 plus/minus through 66 games with the Texas Stars (AHL) and will make his 2022-23 NHL season debut with Dallas Monday vs. Nashville. The 21-year-old has a goal, three assists, and a -4 plus/minus through 34 games played previously in the NHL.

Steel was a healthy scratch for the Wilds' previous game but will find his way back into the lineup after it was announced Monday that Mason Shaw (lower-body) would be missing the remainder of the season. The 25-year-old Steel has nine goals, 17 assists, 79 SOG, 16 PIMs and a +10 plus/minus through 60 games played this season.

Oettinger stopped 17 of 18 shots (.944 SV%) for his second-straight win as he easily handled Chicago in his previous start. The 24-year-old has been sensational on way to his second-straight 30-win season, with his 32-10-11 record, 2.47 GAA and .918 SV%. He takes on the Arizona Coyotes, who are in the middle of a five-game losing skid after their 5-4 loss to Edmonton last game.

Oettinger stopped 17 of 18 shots (.944 SV%) for his second-straight win as he easily handled Chicago in his previous start. The 24-year-old has been sensational on way to his second-straight 30-win season, with his 32-10-11 record, 2.47 GAA and .918 SV%. He takes on the Arizona Coyotes, who are in the middle of a five-game losing skid after their 5-4 loss to Edmonton last game.