Faksa has not played since October 30th but is nearing a return after being a full participant in the Stars' last two practices. Faksa has zero points, averaging 13:24 time-on-ice through seven games this season and will likely assume his spot on the fourth line when he is able to return.
Duchene exited the Stars' Saturday night contest against the Vancouver Canucks late in the second period and did not return, ultimately missing the teams' Monday game against the Boston Bruins. Before his injury, Duchene was in the midst of a five-game point streak, tallying five points (2G / 3A) and seems to be finding his stride with the Stars. He will be a game-time decision on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets and should slot back in alongside Tyler Seguin and Mason Marchment if he is available to play.
Oettinger will be the starter for the Stars on Monday after suffering his first regulation loss of the season on Saturday, a 2-0 loss at the hands of the Vancouver Canucks. Loss aside, Oettinger has been reliable and consistent, giving the Stars a chance to win every night, sporting a 1.97 GAA and .938 SV% through seven games (5-1-1). Oettinger and the Stars will be challenged on Monday by the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Bruins, who are off to a blistering 9-1-1 start, outscoring opponents 35-21. That said, the Stars are -141 home favourites in what should be a low-scoring game between two of the top five defensive teams in the league.
Oettinger appears to be the starter for the Stars on Monday after suffering his first regulation loss of the season on Saturday, a 2-0 loss at the hands of the Vancouver Canucks. Loss aside, Oettinger has been reliable and consistent, giving the Stars a chance to win every night, sporting a 1.97 GAA and .938 SV% through seven games (5-1-1). Oettinger and the Stars will be challenged on Monday by the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Bruins, who are off to a blistering 9-1-1 start, outscoring opponents 35-21. That said, the Stars are -141 home favourites in what should be a low-scoring game between two of the top five defensive teams in the league.
Duchene left Saturday's game in Vancouver with an upper-body injury after a high hit from Ian Cole and will not dress Monday. Duchene is considered day-to-day and is expecting Joel Hanley to be dressed as at the seventh defenseman or the Stars will have to recall a forward from the AHL for Monday.
Erne cleared waivers on Tuesday and has now been sent down to the Bakersfield Condors of the AHL. In six games with the Oilers, Erne recorded zero points, five penalty minutes, and a -1 plus/minus rating. The move was made to allow the Oilers to sign Sam Gagner on Monday.
Oettinger will look to build on his terrific season as he will start between the pipes for the Stars on Wednesday in Calgary. In five games (4-0-1), Oettinger leads the league with a 1.74 GAA and .940 SV% among goalies that have started at least five games. Oettinger looks poised to improve those league-leading totals as he and the Stars are -132 road favourites against a Flames team that is averaging the fourth-fewest goals scored per game (2.11).
Erne was placed on waivers by the Oilers on Monday and, if he clears, will be assigned to the Bakersfield Condors of the AHL. In six games with the Oilers, Erne recorded zero points, five penalty minutes, and a -1 plus/minus rating.
Oettinger served as a backup in the Stars' most recent game and due to their sparse early-season schedule, will only be playing his second game since October 19th. The selective starts and load management for Oettinger seem to be feeding into fine performance for the 24-year-old netminder as he is sporting a terrific 1.44 GAA and .952 SV% through four games (3-0-1). Oettinger appears to be the starter on Monday night as the Stars are sizeable -274 home favourites against a Columbus Blue Jackets team that has lost three straight games (0-1-2) and only scored five goals in that span.
Oettinger served as a backup in the Stars' most recent game and due to their sparse early-season schedule, will only be playing his second game since October 19th. The selective starts and load management for Oettinger seem to be feeding into fine performance for the 24-year-old netminder as he is sporting a terrific 1.44 GAA and .952 SV% through four games (3-0-1). Oettinger appears to be the starter on Monday night as the Stars are sizeable -274 home favourites against a Columbus Blue Jackets team that has lost three straight games (0-1-2) and only scored five goals in that span.
DeSmith allowed three goals on 36 shots in the Canucks' win in Florida last Saturday. DeSmith has played very well to start his Canucks' career, stopping 75 of the 81 shots (.926 SV%) he's faced in three games. Tonight he'll got head-to-head with Igor Shesterkin, and enters play as +143 home underdog.
The 13th forward rotation continues on Tuesday as Sam Steel with be a healthy scratch in favour of Ty Dellandrea. Steel has one point (0G / 1A) and three shots while averaging 11:57 time-on-ice in three games for the Stars this season.
Oettinger will return to the crease after his first rest of the season on Saturday, a 5-4 overtime win for Scott Wedgewood over the Philadelphia Flyers. Oettinger has been terrific to start the season, registering a 1.58 GAA and .943 SV% in three games (2-0-1). The Stars, who have earned at least a point in each game (3-0-1), are -126 road favourites against a Pittsburgh Penguins team that has been outscored 10-5 in their last two outings (0-2-0).
Scott Wedgewood received his first start of the season on Saturday as the Stars will likely turn back to Oettinger on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Oettinger has been terrific to start the season, registering a 1.58 GAA and .943 SV% in three games (2-0-1). The Stars, who have earned at least a point in each game (3-0-1), are -126 road favourites against a Penguins team that has been outscored 10-5 in their last two outings (0-2-0).
