Dallas Stars News

Blumel has been loaned to the Texas Stars (AHL) unexpectedly after Dallas recalled two goaltenders (Remi Poirier and Adam Scheel) on Friday. Blumel returns to the AHL where he dominated prior to his call-up, posting 11 points (5G/6A) in nine games. In four games with the Dallas Stars in the NHL he had a goal in four games while filling a top-six role.

Oettinger was his usual dominant self in his last start, stopping 37 of 38 goals (.974 SV%) in a victory over Philadelphia. The 23-year-old has been incredible this year leading all goaltenders in the NHL in both GAA (1.80) and SV% (.938 SV%) while posting a 6-2-0 record. He takes on the Tampa Bay Lightning who are 13th in the NHL in goals per game (3.27) and coming off a 6-3 win over Washington Sunday.

Oettinger was his usual dominant self in his last start, stopping 37 of 38 goals (.974 SV%) in a victory over Philadelphia. The 23-year-old has been incredible this year leading all goaltenders in the NHL in both GAA (1.80) and SV% (.938 SV%) while posting a 6-2-0 record. He takes on the Tampa Bay Lightning who are 13th in the NHL in goals per game (3.27) and coming off a 6-3 win over Washington Sunday.

DeSmith was fantastic his last time out, stopping 28 of 30 shots as he beat the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. This is DeSmith's third start in four games for the Penguins as he holds a 2-3-1 record with a 2.67 GAA and a .916 SV%, He takes on the Toronto Maple Leafs again Tuesday who has surprisingly struggled to score this season, ranking 23rd in the NHL in goals per game (2.81).

Oettinger last played on October 29th, when he left a game vs. NYR due to a lower-body injury after stopping eight of 10 shots (.800 SV%) through two periods. Prior to his injury, he was one of the best goalies across the NHL, posting a 5-1-0 record alongside an NHL-leading .952 SV% and 1.40 GAA. He faces off against the San Jose Sharks who are in the middle of a five-game losing streak.

DeSmith will be getting his second start in as many games after stopping 24 of 25 shots (.960 SV%) as he picked up his first win of the season vs. Washinton. The Penguins' backup has been solid as always this season despite his 1-3-1 record, posting a .912 SV% and 2.80 GAA. He faces off against the Toronto Maple Leafs who have struggled to score at their regular pace this season, ranking 23rd in the NHL in goals for per game with 2.86.

DeSmith will be getting his second start in as many games after stopping 24 of 25 shots (.960 SV%) as he picked up his first win of the season vs. Washinton. The Penguins' backup has been solid as always this season despite his 1-3-1 record, posting a .912 SV% and 2.80 GAA. He faces off against the Toronto Maple Leafs who have struggled to score at their regular pace this season, ranking 23rd in the NHL in goals for per game with 2.86.

Blumel has been great for Texas (AHL) prior to his promotion, scoring five goals and 11 points in his first nine games prior to his promotion to Dallas. The 22-year-old will make his NHL debut on Friday vs. the San Jose Sharks.

Oettinger last played on October 29th, when he left a game vs. NYR due to a lower-body injury after stopping eight of 10 shots (.800 SV%) through two periods. Prior to his injury, he was one of the best goalies across the NHL, posting a 5-1-0 record alongside an NHL-leading .952 SV% and 1.40 GAA. He faces off against the San Jose Sharks who are in the middle of a five-game losing streak.

Hellberg was with the Kraken to start the season before getting claimed by Ottawa and got to appear in one game where he won, stopping 29 of 31 shots (.935 SV%) as he picked up his third career win against Dallas on October 24th. The 31-year-old will head to Seattle who is dealing with an injury to Philipp Grubauer between the pipes.

Blumel has been great for Texas prior to his promotion, scoring five goals and 11 points in his first nine games. He has yet to make his NHL debut so if he finds himself in Dallas' active lineup expect him to check that milestone off in the near future.

DeSmith picked up his fourth straight loss his last time out, allowing four goals on 31 shots (.871 SV%) in a loss to Buffalo. The Penguins' backup has been okay this season, amassing an 0-3-1 record to go along with a .904 SV% and 3.25 GAA. He takes on the rival Washington Capitals' who just snapped a four-game losing streak themselves, with a 5-4 win over Edmonton on Monday.

Dadonov has not played since October 27th after hitting the injured reserve due to illness. He is expected to rejoin the Canadiens' lineup Tuesday and will be hoping to collect his first point since joining Montreal in the offseason. The 33-year-old has struggled with only 10 SOG through eight games while averaging just 13:29 ATOI.

The Stars' starter has been out since leaving a game on October 29th with a lower-body injury. He will not play Tuesday in Winnipeg but is still on course for a return according to his original timeline meaning the Stars will re-evaluate him after Tuesday's game and decide the next step from there. Oettinger has been on the ice and skating and hopes to be back as soon as possible as he is having an exceptional year, leading the NHL in both SV% (.952 SV%) and GAA (1.40).

Dadonov had not played since October 27th due to illness and had been struggling mightily in his first eight games with the Montreal Canadiens. He had yet to acquire a point this season and only had 10 SOG prior to the injury. The earliest he is eligible to return will be next Tuesday.