The Stars are riding a three-game winning streak, outscoring their opposition 10-5, and will turn to Oettinger between the pipes on Tuesday night in Los Angeles. The 25-year-old Oettinger saved 26 of 27 shots (.963 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets, and has a 2.38 GAA and .915 SV% through 17 games this season (13-4-0). The Stars enter Wednesday's contest as slight -108 home favorites against the Kings.
The Stars received devasting news on Wednesday as Seguin will be out of the lineup for the next 4-6 months, likely the remainder of the regular season. The 32-year-old Seguin has battled some injuries over the past few seasons but had seemingly rediscovered his scoring touch in 2024-25, scoring 20 points (9G / 11A) in 19 games.
Hryckowian is an undrafted 23-year-old out of Northeastern Unveristy. He made his professional debut last season with the Texas Stars (AHL) and has been excellent with the club in 2024-25, scoring 16 points (5G / 11A) in 17 games.
Alex Petrovic has been reassigned to the Texas Stars (AHL), opening a roster spot for Dumba to re-enter the lineup. The 30-year-old Dumba has struggled establishing himself with the Stars this season, averaging only 15:54 time-on-ice, his lowest total since his rookie season in 2014-15.
Stankoven has missed the last two games due to a lower-body injury but will re-enter the lineup on Monday against the Utah Hockey Club. The 21-year-old Stankoven is in the mix for the Calder Trophy, with 15 points (4G / 11A) in 21 games but has been held off the scoresheet in five of his last six.
On the tail end of a back-to-back, the Stars will turn to DeSmith between the pipes. The 33-year-old DeSmith has a 2.81 GAA and .891 SV% in seven appearances this season (2-4-0), struggling immensely in his last two outings (0-2-0), allowing 10 goals on 53 shots (.811 SV%). The Stars had an impressive 3-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets last night. They enter Monday's contest as -132 road favorites against the Utah Hockey Club, averaging 4.0 goals per game over their last five (3-1-1).
Hryckowian is an undrafted 23-year-old out of Northeastern Unveristy. He made his professional debut last season with the Texas Stars (AHL) and has been excellent with the club in 2024-25, scoring 16 points (5G / 11A) in 17 games.
Seguin has missed four games with injuries already this season and will miss at least three more after being played on Injured Reserve. The 32-year-old Seguin is enjoying a very productive 2024-25 campaign, scoring 20 points (9G / 11A) in 19 games.
Petrovic made his season debut with Dallas last week, playing two straight, but has been sent down to the Texas Stars (AHL). The 32-year-old Petrovic spent the majority of 2023-24 with the Texas Stars (AHL) and had five goals and 22 points in 70 games played.
Hintz did not play in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks but will re-enter the lineup on Friday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 28-year-old Hintz, nearly a point-per-game player over the past three seasons, only has 13 points (8G / 5A) in 20 games this season, but has three in his last three (2G / 1A). Logan Stankoven (undisclosed) will exit the stars lineup, making room for Hintz to return.
Stankoven is battling an undisclosed ailment and will miss his first game of the season on Friday. The 21-year-old rookie has 15 points (4G / 11A) in 21 games this season. Roope Hintz (undisclosed) will draw back into the lineup for the Stars.
Nils Lundkvist (lower body) will return from an injury and Alex Petrovic will make his season debut for the Stars at Matt Dumba and Brendan Smith will be healthy scratches. The 35-year-old Smith has been serviceable in a limited capacity for the Stars, averaging 13:47 time-on-ice and scoring three points (0G / 3A) in 12 games.
Nils Lundkvist (lower body) will return from an injury and Alex Petrovic will make his season debut for the Stars at Matt Dumba and Brendan Smith will be healthy scratches. Dumba started the season on the top defensive pair alongside Miro Heiskanen but has struggled, finding himself on the bottom pair lately.
Lundkvist has not played the last three games due to a lower-body injury but will re-enter the lineup on Friday. The 24-year-old Lundkvist has one point (0G / 1A) in 15 games this season while averaging 13:58 time-on-ice. Brendan Smith and Matt Dumba will both be healthy scratches on the Stars' blueline as Alex Petrovic joins Lundkvist returning to the lineup.
Petrovic has only played one regular season NHL game in the last five years but had an impact in seven playoff games with Dallas this past postseason. Nils Lundkvist (lower body) also returns to the Stars lineup on Friday as Matt Dumba and Brendan Smith will be healthy scratches.
The Stars have been bleeding goals lately, allowing 11 in their last four periods. Oettinger allowed five on 33 shots in his previous outing (.848 SV%) but was playing well before that blip, allowing two or fewer in five straight (5-0-0), posting a .934 SV%. The Stars enter the action on Friday as -138 home favorites against division rivals, the Colorado Avalanche, coming off a 2-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.
The Stars have been bleeding goals lately, allowing 11 in their last four periods. Oettinger allowed five on 33 shots in his previous outing (.848 SV%) but was playing well before that blip, allowing two or fewer in five straight (5-0-0), posting a .934 SV%. The Stars enter the action on Friday as -138 home favorites against division rivals, the Colorado Avalanche, coming off a 2-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.
