Rantanen (lower-body) has been activated from IR.
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Rantanen (lower-body) practiced on Friday and is a possibility to return vs. Pittsburgh on Saturday.
Rantanen did not play in Finland's Bronze Medal victory over Slovakia at the Olympics and has been sidelined since the NHL resumed action. Rantanen has missed the last 15 games, but could return to the lineup as soon as Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Before his injury, the 29-year-old was having an outstanding first full season with the Stars, scoring 69 points (20G / 49A) in 54 games.
Steel (lower-body) will miss the remainder of Dallas' road trip.
Steel exited Thursday's 2-1 loss to the New York Islanders in the third period due to a lower-body injury. Stars' Head Coach Glen Gulutzan said that Steel felt better on Friday, but he is still being evaluated for what is likely a groin injury. The 28-year-old Steel has a career-high 33 points (12G / 21A) in 72 games this season.
Steel left Thursday’s game vs. New York with an undisclosed injury and didn’t return.
Goalie Start
Oettinger will start on Long Island on Thursday.
Oettinger only lasted one period in the Stars' previous game, being relieved by Casey DeSmith after allowing four goals on eight shots (.500 SV%) in an eventual 6-4 loss to the New Jersey Devils. That said, before that poor performance, the 27-year-old Oettinger was on an excellent run, posting a dazzling 1.81 GAA and .930 SV% in eight games (6-0-2). The Stars enter Thursday's contest as -125 road favourites against the New York Islanders, who have lost three of their last four games (1-3-0).
Goalie Start
Oettinger is in the starter's crease at Dallas' morning skate.
Oettinger only lasted one period in the Stars' previous game, being relieved by Casey DeSmith after allowing four goals on eight shots (.500 SV%) in an eventual 6-4 loss to the New Jersey Devils. That said, before that poor performance, the 27-year-old Oettinger was on an excellent run, posting a dazzling 1.81 GAA and .930 SV% in eight games (6-0-2). The Stars enter Thursday's contest as -125 road favourites against the New York Islanders, who have lost three of their last four games (1-3-0).
Dallas has signed Aram Minnetian to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Minnetian was a fourth-round pick of the Dallas Stars that just completed his third year of collegiate hockey. The 21-year-old defenseman scored 11 points (2G / 9A) in 36 games this season with Boston College.
Goalie Start
Oettinger will start vs. New Jersey on Tuesday.
Oettinger was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%), but suffered a 2-1 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild. The 27-year-old Oettinger has had a largely disappointing 2025-26 season, but he has been excellent since returning from the Olympic break, posting an impressive 1.81 GAA and .930 SV% in eight games (6-0-2). The Stars enter Tuesday's contest as -162 home favourites against a New Jersey Devils team that is 3-1-0 in their last four games.
Line Change
Myers will draw back into Dallas' lineup vs. New Jersey on Tuesday.
Ilya Lyubushkin will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Myers to return from a one-game absence. Since being acquired at the trade deadline, the 36-year-old Myers has one assist through seven games and is averaging 15:30 time-on-ice, nearly five minutes less than he was playing with the Vancouver Canucks.
Goalie Start
Oettinger is in the starter's crease at Dallas' morning skate.
Oettinger was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%), but suffered a 2-1 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild. The 27-year-old Oettinger has had a largely disappointing 2025-26 season, but he has been excellent since returning from the Olympic break, posting an impressive 1.81 GAA and .930 SV% in eight games (6-0-2). The Stars enter Tuesday's contest as -162 home favourites against a New Jersey Devils team that is 3-1-0 in their last four games.
Hintz (lower body) is still targeting a return near the end of the regular season.
Rantanen (lower body) is returning to practice this week and could play as soon as this weekend.
Line Change
Hyry will draw back into the lineup on Sunday.
Myers (maintenance) will not play on Sunday.
Goalie Start
DeSmith will start vs. Vegas on Sunday.
Goalie Start
Oettinger will start in Minnesota on Saturday.
Dallas signed Dylan Hryckowian to a two-year, entry-level contract.
Brother of Dallas Stars' rookie Justin Hryckowian, Dylan Hryckowian, has been signed to a two-year, entry-level contract. The 21-year-old younger brother of Justin just completed his third year of collegiate hockey with Northeastern University, where he had 37 points (15G / 22A) in 30 games.
Line Change
Hyry will be a healthy scratch vs. Colorado on Wednesday.
Nathan Bastian will re-enter the Stars' lineup on Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche, sending Hyry back to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Hyry is averaging 11:33 time-on-ice and has one assist in eight games this season.
Goalie Start
Oettinger will start in Colorado on Wednesday.
Oettinger's only loss in his last 12 outings (11-0-1) came in a 5-4 shootout defeat at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche when he allowed four goals on 29 shots (.862 SV%). The 27-year-old Oettinger will return to the crease on Wednesday, looking to redeem himself in a highly contested rematch against Colorado as the two teams continue their battle for the top seed in the Western Conference. Oettinger has had a down 2025-26 season, but has been excellent since returning from the Olympic break, posting a 1.96 GAA and .922 SV% in six games (5-0-1). Dallas enters Wednesday's matchup as +127 road underdogs against a Colorado team that has been outscored 10-3 in their last two games (0-2-0).
Dallas has signed Jack Anderson to a two-year, entry-level contract.
Anderson is an undrafted defenseman that has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Dallas Stars after completing his college-hockey career. The 23-year-old scored 33 points (11G / 13A) in 39 games with Michigan Tech (CCHA) this season.
