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Carolina Hurricanes vs Dallas Stars · Matchup Preview Based on 26-27 form — rosters current

Season 26-27
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American Airlines Center
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Carolina Hurricanes
Hurricanes
1–1–1
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Dallas Stars
Stars
0–2–0
Upcoming
TUE · MAR 23 · 7:00 PM CT
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Carolina Hurricanes
Away · Hurricanes
1–1–1
3 PTS
VS
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The read
Taylor Hall has solved Casey DeSmith before, 5 goals on 26 shots. But the Hurricanes have struggled to beat Casey DeSmith: .938 on 160 shots.
American Airlines Center
Dallas Stars
Home · Stars
0–2–0
0 PTS
Hurricanes
GOALIES
Stars
Brandon Bussi
Brandon Bussi
Expected
.872 SV% · 2.88 GAA · 0W
.881 SV% L5 · Cooling
VS
Casey DeSmith
Casey DeSmith
Expected
.923 SV% · 2.05 GAA · 0W
.912 SV% L5 · Steady
Hurricanes
PROJECTED TOP LINES
Stars
L1
William Carrier · Sebastian Aho · Andrei Svechnikov
L1
Justin Hryckowian · Wyatt Johnston · Mikko Rantanen
L2
Taylor Hall · Logan Stankoven · Jackson Blake
L2
Jason Robertson · Roope Hintz · Tyler Seguin
L3
Nikolaj Ehlers · Jordan Staal · Jordan Martinook
L3
Sam Steel · Arttu Hyry · Jamie Benn
L4
Jesperi Kotkaniemi · Mark Jankowski · Eric Robinson
L4
Oskar Back · Radek Faksa · Colin Blackwell
D1
Jaccob Slavin · Jalen Chatfield
D1
Thomas Harley · Miro Heiskanen
D2
K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
D2
Esa Lindell · Nils Lundkvist
D3
Shayne Gostisbehere · Mike Reilly
D3
Lian Bichsel · Tyler Myers
PP1
Andrei Svechnikov · Sebastian Aho · Jackson Blake · Nikolaj Ehlers · Shayne Gostisbehere
PP1
Wyatt Johnston · Roope Hintz · Mikko Rantanen · Miro Heiskanen · Jason Robertson
PP2
Taylor Hall · Jordan Staal · Logan Stankoven · K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
PP2
Jamie Benn · Justin Hryckowian · Tyler Seguin · Esa Lindell · Thomas Harley
PK1
Jordan Staal · Jordan Martinook · Jaccob Slavin · Jalen Chatfield
PK1
Radek Faksa · Oskar Back · Esa Lindell · Miro Heiskanen
PK2
Sebastian Aho · Eric Robinson · K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
PK2
Roope Hintz · Wyatt Johnston · Lian Bichsel · Thomas Harley
HurricanesProjected lines
L1
William Carrier · Sebastian Aho · Andrei Svechnikov
L2
Taylor Hall · Logan Stankoven · Jackson Blake
L3
Nikolaj Ehlers · Jordan Staal · Jordan Martinook
L4
Jesperi Kotkaniemi · Mark Jankowski · Eric Robinson
D1
Jaccob Slavin · Jalen Chatfield
D2
K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
D3
Shayne Gostisbehere · Mike Reilly
PP1
Andrei Svechnikov · Sebastian Aho · Jackson Blake · Nikolaj Ehlers · Shayne Gostisbehere
PP2
Taylor Hall · Jordan Staal · Logan Stankoven · K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
PK1
Jordan Staal · Jordan Martinook · Jaccob Slavin · Jalen Chatfield
PK2
Sebastian Aho · Eric Robinson · K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
StarsProjected lines
L1
Justin Hryckowian · Wyatt Johnston · Mikko Rantanen
L2
Jason Robertson · Roope Hintz · Tyler Seguin
L3
Sam Steel · Arttu Hyry · Jamie Benn
L4
Oskar Back · Radek Faksa · Colin Blackwell
D1
Thomas Harley · Miro Heiskanen
D2
Esa Lindell · Nils Lundkvist
D3
Lian Bichsel · Tyler Myers
PP1
Wyatt Johnston · Roope Hintz · Mikko Rantanen · Miro Heiskanen · Jason Robertson
PP2
Jamie Benn · Justin Hryckowian · Tyler Seguin · Esa Lindell · Thomas Harley
PK1
Radek Faksa · Oskar Back · Esa Lindell · Miro Heiskanen
PK2
Roope Hintz · Wyatt Johnston · Lian Bichsel · Thomas Harley
Last Game (2026-10-03) · Oct 4 · 6:15 AM CT Mike Heika · Oct 3 · 6:37 PM CT
Hurricanes
INJURY REPORT
Stars
Seth Jarvis
IR · Shoulder (surgery) · Expected back Oct 24
Matt Duchene
IR · Lower body · Expected back Oct 25
Alexander Nikishin
OUT · Contract dispute · Expected back Oct 10
Harrison Scott
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 8
Luke Krys
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 10
Cameron Hughes
IR · Upper body · Expected back Oct 5
Tristan Bertucci
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 5
Jaxon Fuder
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 5
HurricanesInjury report
Seth Jarvis
IR · Shoulder (surgery) · Expected back Oct 24
Alexander Nikishin
OUT · Contract dispute · Expected back Oct 10
StarsInjury report
Matt Duchene
IR · Lower body · Expected back Oct 25
Harrison Scott
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 8
Luke Krys
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 10
Cameron Hughes
IR · Upper body · Expected back Oct 5
Tristan Bertucci
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 5
Jaxon Fuder
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 5
Last Game (2026-10-03) · Oct 4 · 6:15 AM CT Mike Heika · Oct 3 · 6:37 PM CT
STORYLINE
The Hurricanes won their last game and are 1-1-1 in their first 3 games. The Stars have dropped 2 straight and are 0-2-0 in their first 2 games.

Matchup Intel

Taylor Hall has solved Casey DeSmith before, 5 goals on 26 shots. But the Hurricanes have struggled to beat Casey DeSmith: .938 on 160 shots.

Sebastian Aho has quietly owned this matchup, 6 points in the last 4 meetings. Esa Lindell is 2 points shy of 500 career points.

The numbers behind it
Matchup
Taylor Hall has 5 goals on Casey DeSmith (26 shots).
(Carolina)
5 goals on Casey DeSmith
Goaltending
Casey DeSmith has a .938 save % against Carolina (160 shots).
.938 SV% vs CAR
Player
Sebastian Aho has 6 points in his last 4 games against Dallas. See the games →
(Carolina)
6 pts, last 4 vs DAL
Player
Seth Jarvis has 5 points in his last 4 games against Dallas. See the games →
(Carolina)
5 pts, last 4 vs DAL
Milestone
Esa Lindell is 2 points shy of 500 career points.
498 career points
Milestone
Mikko Rantanen is 5 points shy of 1500 career points.
1495 career points