Mammoth Vs Stars: Projected lineups as Stars host Mammoth in Central showdown
The mammoth vs stars matchup comes with defined projected lineups and several late decisions, as both teams finalize combinations for the Central showdown.
Mammoth Vs Stars: Line Combinations?
Projected forward groupings and scratches for the matchup are listed below.
- Mammoth projected forwards:
- Clayton Keller — Nick Schmaltz — Lawson Crouse
- JJ Peterka — Logan Cooley — Dylan Guenther
- Jack McBain — Barrett Hayton — Michael Cardone
- Alexander Kerfoot — Kevin Stenlund — Kailer Yamamoto
- Scratched: Liam O’Brien, Brandon Tanev, Nick DeSimone
- Stars projected forwards and notes:
- Jason Robertson — Wyatt Johnston — Mavrik Bourque
- Michael Bunting — Justin Hryckowian — Colin Blackwell
- Scratched: Nathan Bastian, Kyle Capobianco, Ilya Lyubushkin, Alexander Petrovic
- Injured: Radek Faksa (lower body), Roope Hintz (lower body), Mikko Rantanen (lower body), Tyler Seguin (ACL)
What Are the Late Decisions and Immediate Impacts?
Mammoth coach Andre Tourigny said the team has a few game-time decisions to make. On the Stars side, coach Glen Gulutzan noted that Mikko Rantanen, a forward, has resumed skating after being injured during the 2026 Winter Olympics and is at least 10 days away from returning. Roster movement includes Erne moving in to replace Nathan Bastian at forward.
These confirmations frame the matchup: the Mammoth are carrying a full set of projected lines with a trio of scratches, while the Stars show multiple scratches and an injury list that affects forward depth. Coaching remarks point to final adjustments before puck drop, and the available combinations above reflect the rosters as they stand.
Close monitoring of the late decisions will determine final deployments and special-teams alignment in this Central showdown; fans and team staff alike should watch the final scratches and any last-minute returns as the mammoth vs stars
