The Dallas Stars are set to face off against the Edmonton Oilers in NHL action on Tuesday evening, with the puck dropping at 8 p.m. ET at the American Airlines Center. Fans can catch the game live on ESPN+. Currently, the Stars hold a record of 6-3-3, placing them seventh in the Western Conference, just ahead of the Oilers, who come in at eighth with a record of 6-5-3.
As both teams prepare for this matchup, injury reports indicate some key absences and uncertainties. For the Stars, Roope Hintz, Matt Duchene, and Jake Oettinger are listed as day-to-day, while Jamie Benn is out due to a lung injury and Nils Lundkvist is sidelined with a lower-body issue. On the Oilers’ side, Kasperi Kapanen is out, Mattias Janmark is day-to-day, and Zach Hyman is also unavailable due to a wrist injury.
In recent performances, Mikko Rantanen has stood out for the Stars, contributing an impressive 14 points in 12 games, including five goals and nine assists. Dallas goaltender Jake Oettinger has faced 240 shots so far this season, allowing 23 goals, which gives him a goals-against average of 2.53. On the Oilers’ front, Connor McDavid continues to be a powerhouse, recording 19 points (three goals and 16 assists) in 14 games, while keeper Stuart Skinner has a goals-against average of 2.5, with a .900 save percentage.
This matchup promises excitement as both teams vie for crucial points in a competitively tight Western Conference. The combination of star players and ongoing developments will keep fans on the edge of their seats.