Dallas Stars News

The Stars have won two straight and will turn to Oettinger between the pipes on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Despite an unspectacular .857 SV%, saving 18 of 21 shots, Oettinger made several outstanding saves to secure a 4-3 victory over the Golden Knights in his most recent outing. The 26-year-old Oettinger has a 2.28 GAA and .913 SV% in 36 games this season (24-11-1). The Stars enter Tuesday's contest as slight +105 road underdogs against a Golden Knights club coming off a 4-1 win over the Florida Panthers.

The Stars have won two straight and will likely turn to Oettinger between the pipes on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Despite an unspectacular .857 SV%, saving 18 of 21 shots, Oettinger made several outstanding saves to secure a 4-3 victory over the Golden Knights in his most recent outing. The 26-year-old Oettinger has a 2.28 GAA and .913 SV% in 36 games this season (24-11-1). The Stars enter Tuesday's contest as slight +105 road underdogs against a Golden Knights club coming off a 4-1 win over the Florida Panthers.

Marchment has not played since suffering an upper-body injury on December 27th, missing 15 straight games, but appears to be nearing a return after being a full participant at practice on Monday. Before his injury, the 29-year-old Marchment was pacing for a career-best season with 27 points (12G / 15A) in 33 games. Dallas returns to action on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Rantanen is in the final year of a six-year, $9.25M AAV deal and is seeking a massive new contract in the summer. Rantanen has tallied 25 goals and 39 assists (64 points) in 49 games this season, putting him on-pace for 42 goals and 65 assists (107 points). It would be the third consecutive 100-plus point season for the 28-year-old, who will likely slide onto the Hurricanes' top-line next to fellow countryman Sebastian Aho.

Oettinger will occupy Dallas' crease for a third consecutive game on Friday vs. Vegas as he tries to forget the 19-save (.895 SV%) loss he endured in his previous start vs. Carolina. The 26-year-old will look to continue his strong 2024-25 campaign, where he ranks 2nd among goalies in both Wins (23), and SV% (.914 SV%). He will host the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday, who snapped a four-game losing streak with a 4-2 win over St. Louis in their previous contest.

Blumel has been a prolific scorer at the AHL level for several seasons but has not been able to translate that to NHL success. In his most recent seven-game stint with Dallas, Blumel scored one point (1G / 0A). The 24-year-old Czech forward has been a constant offensive threat for the Texas Stars (AHL), where he has 32 points (18G / 14A) in 32 games this season.

Bichsel was the 18th overall pick of the Stars in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut earlier this season, scoring two points (2G / 0A) in eight games. The 20-year-old defenseman has six points (3G / 6A) in 28 games with the Texas Stars (AHL) this season.

Blumel has been a prolific scorer at the AHL level for several seasons but has not been able to translate that to NHL success. In his most recent seven-game stint with Dallas, Blumel scored one point (1G / 0A). The 24-year-old Czech forward returns to the Texas Stars (AHL), where he has 32 points (18G / 14A) in 32 games this season.

Oettinger has only lost once since late December (7-1-0) and will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 26-year-old Oettinger was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 33 of 34 shots (.971 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. He has a 2.26 GAA and .914 SV% in 34 games this season (23-10-1). The Stars enter Tuesday's contest as slight -112 home favorites against a Hurricanes squad that played last night and narrowly defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in overtime.

Hintz has missed the previous three games due to an undisclosed injury but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 28-year-old Hintz only has 27 points (19G / 8A) in 41 games this season but has been more productive lately, with 11 points (8G / 3A) in his last 14 contests.

Oettinger has only lost once since late December (7-1-0) and will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 26-year-old Oettinger was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 33 of 34 shots (.971 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. He has a 2.26 GAA and .914 SV% in 34 games this season (23-10-1). The Stars enter Tuesday's contest as slight -112 home favorites against a Hurricanes squad that played last night and narrowly defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in overtime.

Blumel scored his first goal of the season in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings, his only point in six NHL games. The Czech forward was extremely productive at the AHL level before his call-up last week, scoring 32 points (18G / 14A) in 32 games with the Texas Stars.

Granlund is battling a lower-body injury but will play against the Boston Bruins on Monday. The 32-year-old Granlund is averaging 21:01 time-on-ice and has 37 points (12G / 25A) in 46 games this season.