Dallas Stars News

DeSmith left Game 1 after suffering a lower-body injury in overtime. Louis Domingue, who was perfect in relief in the 3OT win, will start Game 2 and Alex D'Orio was recalled from the AHL to serve as his backup.

DeSmith left Game 1 with a lower-body injury and did not return. Louis Domingue was excellent in relief, stopping all 17 shots that he faced in the 3OT win. Domingue is expected to start Game 2 with DeSmith listed as day-to-day.

Bunting missed the final three games of the regular season and Game 1 vs. the Lightning but will replace Kyle Clifford (suspended) for Game 2. Bunting had an outstanding season on a line with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, scoring 23 goals with 40 assists (63 points) in 79 games.

Bunting missed the final three games of the regular season, was not on the ice for Sunday's practice and is listed as doubtful to play in Game 1. With Bunting likely not available, Alex Kerfoot is expected to skate on the top line with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner.

Rantanen missed the last four games with an illness but will be back on the top line and top power-play unit on Thursday. Prior to getting sick, Rantanen had 26 points (10G / 16A) in his last 19 games.

Bunting will miss the last couple of games with the injury he suffered early in the Maple Leafs' loss in Florida on Saturday. There has been no word on his availability for Game 1 of the postseason.

Head coach Dave Hakstol called Lind day-to-day after he missed Monday's practice. Look for Daniel Sprong to draw back into the lineup if Lind can't play on Tuesday.