Dallas Stars News

Oettinger was the first goalie off the ice at the Stars' morning skate.

Oettinger was perfect stopping all 33 shots for his second shutout of the week as he beat Arizona in his previous start. The 24-year-old has put himself back in the Vezina Trophy race with his recent, strong play, which has led to his 21-7-4 record, 2.20 GAA and .926 SV%. He takes on the Buffalo Sabres, who have won their last two games and lead the NHL in goals per game (3.8).

Jake Oettinger
Nathan Bastian is available to play tonight vs. Seattle (shoulder).

Bastian last played on Nov. 26th due to a shoulder injury but is available to return to the Devils' lineup Thursday vs. Seattle. The 25-year-old had three goals, five assists, 26 SOG, and 15 PIMs through 21 games prior to his injury.

Nathan Bastian
DeSmith will start Wednesday in Ottawa.

DeSmith stopped 26 of 29 shots (.897 SV%) to snap a two-game losing streak as he beat Anaheim in his previous start. The 31-year-old regular backup has struggled with his starting duties as of late, with his 6-9-2 record, .906 SV% and 3.10 GAA. He faces the Ottawa Senators, who have lost four of their last five games after a 2-1 loss to St. Louis in their last game.

Casey DeSmith
DeSmith was the first goalie off of the ice at the Penguins' morning skate.

DeSmith stopped 26 of 29 shots (.897 SV%) to snap a two-game losing streak as he beat Anaheim in his previous start. The 31-year-old regular backup has struggled with his starting duties as of late, with his 6-9-2 record, .906 SV% and 3.10 GAA. He faces the Ottawa Senators, who have lost four of their last five games after a 2-1 loss to St. Louis in their last game.

Casey DeSmith
Jake Oettinger starts Monday vs. Vegas.

Oettinger stopped 29 of 31 shots (.935 SV%) to snap a two-game winning streak as he was beaten in overtime by the New York Rangers in his previous start. The 24-year-old has been phenomenal through the first half of the season, with his 19-6-4 record, .924 SV% and 2.28 GAA. He takes on the Vegas Golden Kngihts, who are first in the Pacific Division and have won four of their last six games.

Jake Oettinger
DeSmith will start Monday vs. the Ducks.

DeSmith allowed two goals on 36 shots (.944 SV%) but still took the loss in his previous start as he was downed by the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1. DeSmith has not been his usual sturdy self in the Penguins' crease this season, as he's posted a 5-9-2 record, 3.10 GAA and .907 SV%. He will hope for some better fortunes as he takes on Anaheim, who is last in the NHL in goals per game (2.26).

Casey DeSmith
DeSmith was the first goalie off the ice at the Penguins morning skate.

DeSmith allowed two goals on 36 shots (.944 SV%) but still took the loss in his previous start as he was downed by the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1. DeSmith has not been his usual sturdy self in the Penguins' crease this season, as he's posted a 5-9-2 record, 3.10 GAA and .907 SV%. He will hope for some better fortunes as he takes on Anaheim, who is last in the NHL in goals per game (2.26).

Casey DeSmith
Oettinger will start Thursday in New York.

Oettinger stopped 27 of 28 shots (.954 SV%) for his sixth win in seven starts as he beat the New York Islanders in his last start. The 24-year-old is third in the NHL in wins with his 19-6-3 record, 2.29 GAA and .923 SV%. He will take on the New York Rangers, who are winners of four of their last five games after a 4-3 win over Minnesota last game.

Jake Oettinger
Oettinger led the Stars onto the ice for warmups.

Oettinger allowed one goal on 28 shots (.964 SV%) for his fifth win in six starts as he beat Florida in his previous start. The 24-year-old has been incredible in his third NHL season, with an 18-6-3 record, 2.34 GAA and .922 SV%. He will take on the New York Islanders, who have lost three of their last four games but are ninth in the NHL in goals allowed per game (2.73).

Jake Oettinger
Oettinger was the first goalie off of the ice at the Stars' morning skate.

Oettinger allowed one goal on 28 shots (.964 SV%) for his fifth win in six starts as he beat Florida in his previous start. The 24-year-old has been incredible in his third NHL season, with an 18-6-3 record, 2.34 GAA and .922 SV%. He will take on the New York Islanders, who have lost three of their last four games but are ninth in the NHL in goals allowed per game (2.73).

Jake Oettinger
DeSmith will start Tuesday vs. the Canucks.

DeSmith stopped 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%) to snap a four-game losing skid as he beat Arizona his last time out. The 31-year-old has been forced into the starter's role due to an injury to Tristian Jarry, and has struggled so far with his 5-8-2 record, 3.00 GAA and .909 SV%. He will face Vancouver, who has lost four of their last five games but are ninth in the NHL in goals per game (3.38).

Casey DeSmith
Rooper Hintz is day-to-day and will not play Tuesday vs. the Islanders (undisclosed).

Hintz left Dallas' game Sunday due to an undisclosed injury after playing just eight shifts and 5:35 TOI and will not play Tuesday as he is considered day-to-day. The 26-year-old was having his most productive season to date, with 19 goals, 44 points, 97 SOG, 12 PIMs and a +23 plus/minus through 40 games prior to the injury.

Roope Hintz