Stars' Logan Stankoven: Produces first playoff point
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Stankoven provided an assist and fired two shots on goal in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 1.
Stankoven's goal drought is up to 13 games, but he made an unselfish play after forcing a turnover in the first period, setting up Jason Robertson for the goal. The 21-year-old Stankoven put up 14 points over 24 regular-season outings in a middle-six role, one he'll likely remain in throughout the playoffs.
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Stars' Miro Heiskanen: Puts up assist in loss
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Heiskanen recorded an assist, three shots on goal, three blocked shots, two hits and a minus-2 rating in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 1.
Heiskanen set up Mason Marchment's third-period tally. The 24-year-old Heiskanen took a step back on offense in 2023-24 with 54 points over 71 outings this season compared to 73 points in 79 games a year ago. He remains the Stars' top defenseman, and he'll likely see even more ice time in the playoffs after averaging 24:32 per game during the regular season.
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Stars' Wyatt Johnston: Adds assist in loss
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Johnston posted an assist in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 1.
Johnston set up Jamie Benn's breakaway tally in the first period. Johnston had six points over 19 playoff outings a year ago, and he built on that experience with 32 goals and 33 helpers over 82 regular-season contests this year. The 20-year-old should continue to provide solid offense from a middle-six role.
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Stars' Mason Marchment: Deposits goal in Game 1
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Marchment scored a goal on four shots, added two PIM and doled out three hits in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 1.
Marchment has scored in back-to-back contests and three of his last six outings. The winger had a career year with 53 points (22 goals, 31 helpers) in a second-line role. He also had 108 hits, 150 shots on net and 54 PIM over 81 appearances, providing some toughness on the Stars' second line.
Benn scored a goal on seven shots and added three hits in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 1.
Benn got loose on a breakaway sprung by Wyatt Johnston's pass, and it resulted in the Stars' first goal of the game. The 34-year-old Benn had 21 goals, 39 helpers, 164 shots on net and 110 hits in another solid campaign despite seeing regular third-line usage. He'll continue in that role in the postseason, in addition to his time on the top power-play unit, where he earned 22 of his 60 points during the regular season.
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Stars' Jason Robertson: Scores in Game 1 loss
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Robertson scored a goal on three shots and added three hits in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 1.
Logan Stankoven stole the puck and fed Robertson for the Stars' second goal late in the first period. After posting just four points over the final seven contests of the regular season, Robertson's offense is off to a solid start in the playoffs. The winger had 80 points, 231 shots on net, 77 hits and a plus-19 rating in 82 games this year, a drop from his 109-point campaign in 2022-23.
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Stars' Jake Oettinger: Poor showing in Game 1
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Oettinger allowed four goals on 15 shots in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 1.
Oettinger turned in one of his worst efforts of the season, though two of the Golden Knights' four goals came on the power play. Oettinger is no stranger to dropping Game 1 -- he lost all three of the Stars' series-opening contests during the team's run to the Western Conference Finals last year. He'll likely be given a chance to bounce back Wednesday in Game 2.
Seguin (rest) will return to the lineup Monday in Game 1 versus Vegas, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Seguin will be back on the second line and second power-play unit after sitting out Wednesday's regular-season finale against St. Louis for rest. He racked up 25 goals, 52 points and 154 shots on net in 68 outings during the 2023-24 campaign.
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Stars' Jani Hakanpaa: Unavailable for Game 1
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Hakanpaa (lower body) won't play Monday in Game 1 versus the Golden Knights, according to Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine.
Hakanpaa also missed the final 13 contests of the regular season. He concluded the 2023-24 campaign with two goals, 12 points, 123 blocked shots and 196 hits in 64 appearances.
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Stars' Jake Oettinger: Tending twine in Game 1
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Oettinger will patrol the home crease Monday in Game 1 against Vegas, per Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine.
Oettinger posted a 35-14-4 record with three shutouts, a 2.72 GAA and a .905 save percentage in 54 games during the regular season. He won 10 of 11 outings to close out the year, earning two shutouts and a .941 save percentage during that span. However, Oettinger didn't have much success against the Golden Knights in 2023-24, allowing 10 goals on 87 shots en route to posting a mark of 0-1-2.
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Stars' Derrick Pouliot: Recalled for playoff run
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Pouliot was recalled from AHL Texas on Saturday, Sean Shapiro of EP Rinkside reports.
Pouliot isn't likely to suit up in the postseason for Dallas, but he'll provide extra depth on the blue line. Pouliot saw action in five NHL games this season, averaging 12:08 while failing to record a point. He had nine goals and 46 points in 64 AHL contests.
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Stars' Matt Murray: Recalled from AHL
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The Stars called up Murray from AHL Texas on Saturday.
Murray will be the Stars' emergency third goaltender in the playoffs, as Jake Oettinger and Scott Wedgewood are ahead of him on the depth chart. Murray shut out the Wild in his only NHL game this season, turning aside all 23 shots in a 4-0 win.
Lindell notched an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 2-1 shootout win over the Blues.
Lindell helped out on a Mason Marchment tally in the third period. With three assists over his last eight games, Lindell remains a source of some supporting offense as well as steady defense. The 29-year-old blueliner put up 26 points -- his most in five years -- while adding 114 shots on net, 162 blocked shots, 74 hits and a plus-17 rating in 82 regular-season outings this year.
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Stars' Matt Duchene: Registers helper in win
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Duchene notched an assist and three shots on goal in Wednesday's 2-1 shootout win over the Blues.
Duchene's offense faltered over the final quarter of the campaign, as he managed just nine points across the final 20 contests. The 33-year-old had been consistent earlier in the year, but he clearly felt the impact of Tyler Seguin missing time with a lower-body injury. Duchene concludes the regular season with 25 goals, 65 points, 172 shots on net, 48 blocked shots and a plus-15 rating over 80 appearances in a second-line role.
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Stars' Mason Marchment: Scores in Wednesday's win
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Marchment scored a goal on four shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 2-1 shootout win over the Blues.
Marchment's offense turned inconsistent late in the regular season with just three tallies over the last 12 contests. He's maintained a second-line role despite the struggles. The 28-year-old will likely still see middle-six usage during the postseason. He collected career highs in goals (22), assists (31), points (53) and shots on net (150) over 81 outings during the regular season.
