Alex Petrovic will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday, allowing Bichsel to re-enter the lineup. The 21-year-old Bichsel is averaging 15:34 time-on-ice and has eight points (4G / 4A) in 49 games this season.



Alex Petrovic will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday, allowing Bichsel to re-enter the lineup. The 21-year-old Bichsel is averaging 15:34 time-on-ice and has eight points (4G / 4A) in 49 games this season.

With Kyle Capobianco returning to Dallas' lineup from injury on Monday, Lian Bischel is the odd man out and will be a healthy scratch vs. Toronto. The 21-year-old towering defensemen has appeared in 49 games with Dallas this season, picking up four goals, eight points and a +6 plus/minus.

Bichsel hast not played since suffering a lower-body injury in late November, but is set to return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Seattle Kraken. The hard-hitting 21-year-old Swiss defenseman is averaging 15:49 time-on-ice, recording three points (1G / 2A), 24 blocks, and 85 hits in 26 games this season.

Bichsel was in agonizing pain after an awkward collision in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Ottawa Senators and needed to be helped off the ice. The 21-year-old Bichsel was off to a strong start in his first full NHL season, with 85 hits and three points (1G / 2A) in a shutdown role through 26 games.

Bichsel had to be helped off of the ice after suffering a lower-body injury during a collision with the sideboards. Post-game, the Stars said that Bichsel will be evaluated on Monday and that they are hoping it's not as serious as they initially thought.


Bichsel has been assigned to Texas (AHL), creating cap space for Tyler Seguin to be activated from IR for Dallas' final game of the season. The 20-year-old Bichsel will likely be recalled before Dallas begins the playoffs.


Bichsel did not practice on Thursday due to an illness and is not ready to join the team for the Friday night matchup against the Winnipeg Jets. The 20-year-old rookie defenseman is averaging 14:57 time-on-ice and has five points (2G / 3A) in 22 games this season. Brendan Smith will draw into the Stars' lineup as Bichsel's replacement.

Bichsel is battling an illness that could keep him out of the lineup on the Stars' upcoming two-game road trip. The 20-year-old rookie defenseman is averaging 14:57 time-on-ice and has five points (2G / 3A) in 22 games this season.

Bichsel has been sidelined the previous three games for the Stars due to a concussion but will likely return to the lineup on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. The 20-year-old Bichsel is averaging 15:04 time-on-ice and has five points (2G / 3A) in 18 games this season. Brendan Smith will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Bichsel's return.

Bichsel has not played since exiting last Sunday's 4-3 win over the New York Islanders with only 9:00 time-on-ice after receiving a hit from Casey Cizikas. The 20-year-old Bichsel has already established himself as a staple on the Stars blueline this season, averaging 15:04 time-on-ice and recording five points (2G / 3A) in 18 contests.


Bichsel exited Sunday's 4-3 win over the New York Islanders with only 9:00 time-on-ice after receiving a hit from Casey Cizikas, who was issued a five-minute major penalty on the play. The 20-year-old Bichsel has already established himself as a staple on the Stars blueline this season, averaging 15:04 time-on-ice and recording five points (2G / 3A) in 18 contests. He did not play on Tuesday but is making progress towards a near return.

Bichsel exited Sunday's 4-3 win over the New York Islanders with only 9:00 time-on-ice after receiving a hit from Casey Cizikas, who was issued a five-minute major penalty on the play. The 20-year-old Bichsel has already established himself as a staple on the Stars blueline this season, averaging 15:04 time-on-ice and recording five points (2G / 3A) in 18 contests.

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.

Bichsel has played the last eight games for Dallas but has been returned to the Texas Stars (AHL). The 20-year-old defenseman is averaging 13:43 time-on-ice and has two goals in eight games.

Bicshel has been impressive in his NHL debut, recording two points (2G / 0A) and 13 hits in four games. The 20-year-old is averaging 15:24 time-on-ice and played last game on a pair with Ilya Lyubushkin.

Bicshel has bee impressive in his NHL debut, recording two points (2G / 0A) and 13 hits in four games. The 20-year-old might be recalled before Friday's game against the New York Rangers as the Stars continue to navigate injuries and illnesses on their blueline.

Bichsel was the 18th overall pick of the Stars in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old defenseman is highly regarded in the Dallas system and has played the last two games since Matt Dumba has been out with an upper-body injury. Bichsel is averaging 14:55 time-on-ice, recording one point (0G / 1A) and eight hits in two games.
