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DeSmith was in the starter's crease at the Canucks' morning skate.
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Seguin (rest) will return to Dallas' lineup for Game 1 vs. Vegas on Monday.
Seguin was in and out of the lineup for the final several weeks of the season for precautionary measures after returning from a substantial lower-body injury. He did not play in the final game of the regular season but will re-enter the Stars lineup for game one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Seguin enjoyed a bounce-back 2023-24 campaign, scoring 52 points (25G / 27A) in 68 games.
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Oettinger will start Game 1 vs. the Golden Knights.
The Stars will turn to Oettinger between the pipes for their first game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Oettinger had a rough start to the season but was amongst the best goalies in the league for the final month, allowing two or fewer goals in 10 of eleven games (10-1-0), posting a sensational .941 SV%. The Stars enter action on Monday as -140 home favourites against the Vegas Golden Knights.
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Blackwell will draw into Chicago's lineup on Thursday.
Blackwell will get the chance to play once more this year as he draws into Chicago's lineup for their regular season finale. He enters tonight's contest with eight goals and four assists in 43 games.
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Seguin (rest) will be out of Dallas' lineup for the final game of the regular season on Wednesday vs. St. Louis.
Seguin has been in and out of the lineup for the last several weeks for precautionary measures after returning from a lower-body injury. Evgenii Dadonov (lower-body) will return from a multi-month absence and replace Seguin in the lineup. Seguin has enjoyed a bounce-back 2023-24 campaign, scoring 52 points (25G / 27A) in 68 games.
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Oettinger will start on Wednesday vs. St. Louis.
The Stars can clinch the Western Conference title with a single point on Wednesday and will turn to Oettinger between the pipes to try and do so. Oettinger has started four straight and has been excellent lately, allowing two or fewer goals in nine of his last 10 (9-1-0), including saving 26 of 28 shots (.963 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-1 win over the Seattle Kraken. The Stars enter action on Wednesday as -227 home favourites against the St. Louis Blues.
Dallas has signed Arttu Hyry to a two-year, entry-level contract.
Hyry is an undrafted 24-year-old forward from Finland. He has spent the last four seasons overseas playing with Karpat (SM-liiga) and collected 31 points (14G / 17A) in 55 games in the 2023-24 campaign.
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Blackwell will be a healthy scratch on Sunday.
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Burroughs will draw back into the Sharks' lineup on Saturday vs. Minnesota.
Rantanen (concussion) returns to Colorado's lineup on Saturday vs. Winnipeg.
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DeSmith will start on Saturday vs. Edmonton.
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Burroughs is expected to be a healthy scratch on Saturday.
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DeSmith was the first goalie off the ice at the Canucks' morning skate.
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Oettinger will start Saturday vs. the Kraken.
Rantanen (concussion) has been cleared for contact and was a full participant in Friday's team practice.
Rantanen has been skating with the team all week and has been cleared for contact, likely making his return to the lineup imminent. His 102 points in 77 games in 2023-24 marks his second straight 100+ point campaign. Colorado's next game is on Saturday against the Winnipeg Jets.
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Oettinger will start on Thursday vs. Winnipeg.
The Stars have only one loss in their last 11 games (10-1-0) and will turn to Oettinger in the crease for the third straight game. Oettinger is riding an eight-game winning streak and has flipped the switch on his season after a porous start, recording two shutouts and a tremendous .939 SV% during that eight-game stretch. The Stars enter action as -151 home favourites on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets.
Rantanen (concussion) skated in a non-contact jersey Tuesday and is hopefully to return on Saturday vs. Winnipeg.
Rantanen took part in a skate before Colorado's practice on Monday, participated in a non-contact jersey on Tuesday, and is nearing a return to the lineup. His 102 points in 77 games in 2023-24 marks his second straight 100+ point campaign.
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Oettinger will start on Tuesday vs. Buffalo.
The Stars have won nine of their last 10 (9-1-0) and will turn to Oettinger for the second straight game on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres. Oettinger is riding a stellar 1.58 GAA and .943 SV% along with two shutouts during a seven-game winning streak. The Stars enter action as sizeable -233 home favourites.
Lindell (undisclosed) will play on Tuesday after leaving the Stars' previous game due to injury.
Lindell was limited to only 16:44 time-on-ice in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Colorado Avalanche due to an undisclosed ailment but will be in the lineup on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres. Lindell has two points (0G / 2A) and 10 shots in his last four games.
Rantanen (concussion) is out on Tuesday but is progressing and feeling better.
Rantanen took part in a skate before Colorado's practice Monday but has been announced Tuesday vs. Minnesota as he will be his second-straight game due to a concussion. Avalanche fans can breathe as the 27-year-old is expected back sooner rather than later as he will be likely taking part in the morning skate Tuesday regardless of his in-game distinction. His 102 points in 77 games in 2023-24 marks his second straight 100+ point campaign.