Ducks vs. Stars: Predicted Lineups Revealed
The matchup between the Dallas Stars and the Anaheim Ducks is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcasted on FDSNW, Victory+, and KCOP-13. The Stars enter the game with a record of 23 wins, 7 losses, and 5 overtime losses, while the Ducks hold a record of 20 wins, 12 losses, and 2 overtime losses.
Projected Lineups for Ducks vs. Stars
Dallas Stars Lineup
- Sam Steel — Wyatt Johnston — Mikko Rantanen
- Jason Robertson — Roope Hintz — Jamie Benn
- Justin Hryckowian — Matt Duchene — Mavrik Bourque
- Oskar Back — Radek Faksa — Colin Blackwell
- Esa Lindell — Miro Heiskanen
- Thomas Harley — Alex Petrovic
- Nils Lundkvist — Ilya Lybushkin
Goalies: Casey DeSmith, Jake Oettinger
Scratched: Nathan Bastian, Kyle Capobianco, Vladislav Kolyachonok
Injured: Tyler Seguin (ACL), Adam Erne (lower body), Lian Bichsel (lower body)
Anaheim Ducks Lineup
- Cutter Gauthier — Leo Carlsson — Alex Killorn
- Chris Kreider — Mason McTavish — Beckett Sennecke
- Frank Vatrano — Mikael Granlund — Troy Terry
- Ross Johnston — Ryan Poehling — Ryan Strome
- Jackson LaCombe — Jacob Trouba
- Pavel Mintyukov — Radko Gudas
- Ian Moore — Drew Helleson
Goalies: Lukas Dostal, Petr Mrazek
Scratched: Nikita Nesterenko, Jansen Harkins, Olen Zellweger
Injured: None
Status Updates
The Dallas Stars did not hold a morning skate following their 5-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks. Casey DeSmith is anticipated to start, as Jake Oettinger made 34 saves in the previous game. Coach Glen Gulutzan mentioned that Adam Erne could return during this road trip that ends in Anaheim. Erne has been sidelined for the last 18 games.
For the Ducks, Petr Mrazek is set to back up Lukas Dostal after missing nine previous games due to a lower-body injury. Recently, the Ducks have returned goalie Ville Husso to the American Hockey League. Furthermore, defenseman Olen Zellweger is expected to be a healthy scratch for the first time this season.
