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Dallas Stars vs Anaheim Ducks · Matchup Preview Based on 26-27 form — rosters current

Season 26-27
Matchup Preview vs Ducks · WED · MAR 10 · 7:00 PM CT ← Back to schedule
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Dallas Stars
Stars
0–2–0
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Anaheim Ducks
Ducks
1–0–0
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Dallas Stars
Home · Stars
0–2–0
0 PTS
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The read
Lukas Dostal has had trouble with the Stars, a .872 save percentage on 125 shots. But Jason Robertson is still looking for his first goal on Lukas Dostal after 12 shots.
American Airlines Center
Anaheim Ducks
Away · Ducks
1–0–0
2 PTS
Stars
GOALIES
Ducks
Casey DeSmith
Casey DeSmith
Expected
.923 SV% · 2.05 GAA · 0W
.912 SV% L5 · Steady
VS
Lukas Dostal
Lukas Dostal
Likely · 29143-lukas-dostal
.900 SV% · 3.00 GAA · 1W
.810 SV% L5 · Cooling
Stars
PROJECTED TOP LINES
Ducks
L1
Justin Hryckowian · Wyatt Johnston · Mikko Rantanen
L1
A.J. Greer · Leo Carlsson · Cutter Gauthier
L2
Jason Robertson · Roope Hintz · Tyler Seguin
L2
Beckett Sennecke · Mikael Granlund · Alex Killorn
L3
Sam Steel · Arttu Hyry · Jamie Benn
L3
Nikita Nesterenko · Ryan Poehling · Frank Vatrano
L4
Oskar Back · Radek Faksa · Colin Blackwell
L4
Jeff Malott · Tim Washe · Judd Caulfield
D1
Thomas Harley · Miro Heiskanen
D1
Jackson Lacombe · Tristan Luneau
D2
Esa Lindell · Nils Lundkvist
D2
Pavel Mintyukov · Travis Mitchell
D3
Lian Bichsel · Tyler Myers
D3
Tyson Hinds · Noah Warren
PP1
Wyatt Johnston · Roope Hintz · Mikko Rantanen · Miro Heiskanen · Jason Robertson
PP1
Beckett Sennecke · Leo Carlsson · Mikael Granlund · Jackson Lacombe · Cutter Gauthier
PP2
Jamie Benn · Justin Hryckowian · Tyler Seguin · Esa Lindell · Thomas Harley
PP2
A.J. Greer · Ryan Poehling · Alex Killorn · Tristan Luneau · Pavel Mintyukov
PK1
Radek Faksa · Oskar Back · Esa Lindell · Miro Heiskanen
PK1
Ryan Poehling · Alex Killorn · Jackson Lacombe · Pavel Mintyukov
PK2
Roope Hintz · Wyatt Johnston · Lian Bichsel · Thomas Harley
PK2
Tim Washe · Mikael Granlund · Noah Warren · Tyson Hinds
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
DucksProjected lines
L1
A.J. Greer · Leo Carlsson · Cutter Gauthier
L2
Beckett Sennecke · Mikael Granlund · Alex Killorn
L3
Nikita Nesterenko · Ryan Poehling · Frank Vatrano
L4
Jeff Malott · Tim Washe · Judd Caulfield
D1
Jackson Lacombe · Tristan Luneau
D2
Pavel Mintyukov · Travis Mitchell
D3
Tyson Hinds · Noah Warren
PP1
Beckett Sennecke · Leo Carlsson · Mikael Granlund · Jackson Lacombe · Cutter Gauthier
PP2
A.J. Greer · Ryan Poehling · Alex Killorn · Tristan Luneau · Pavel Mintyukov
PK1
Ryan Poehling · Alex Killorn · Jackson Lacombe · Pavel Mintyukov
PK2
Tim Washe · Mikael Granlund · Noah Warren · Tyson Hinds
Mike Heika · Oct 3 · 6:37 PM CT Derek Lee · as of Oct 2
Stars
INJURY REPORT
Ducks
Matt Duchene
IR · Lower body · Expected back Oct 25
Drew Helleson
IR · Lower body · Expected back Oct 7
Harrison Scott
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 8
Troy Terry
IR · Hip (surgery) · Expected back Nov 21
Luke Krys
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 10
Ian Moore
IR · Lower body · Expected back Oct 16
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
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
DucksInjury report
Drew Helleson
IR · Lower body · Expected back Oct 7
Troy Terry
IR · Hip (surgery) · Expected back Nov 21
Ian Moore
IR · Lower body · Expected back Oct 16
Mike Heika · Oct 3 · 6:37 PM CT Derek Lee · as of Oct 2
STORYLINE
The Stars have dropped 2 straight and are 0-2-0 in their first 2 games. The Ducks won their last game and are 1-0-0 in their first 1 game.

Matchup Intel

Lukas Dostal has had trouble with the Stars, a .872 save percentage on 125 shots. But Jason Robertson is still looking for his first goal on Lukas Dostal after 12 shots.

The man to watch is Roope Hintz: 6 points in his last 4 against Anaheim. A milestone is in reach for Esa Lindell: 2 more points for 500 career points.

The numbers behind it
Goaltending
Lukas Dostal has struggled against Dallas — a .872 save % on 125 shots.
.872 SV% vs DAL
Player
Roope Hintz has 6 points in his last 4 games against Anaheim. See the games →
(Dallas)
6 pts, last 4 vs ANA
Player
Miro Heiskanen has 6 points in his last 4 games against Anaheim. See the games →
(Dallas)
6 pts, last 4 vs ANA
Matchup
Frank Vatrano has 15 shots on Casey DeSmith without a goal.
(Anaheim)
0/15 vs Casey DeSmith
Milestone
Esa Lindell is 2 points shy of 500 career points.
498 career points
Matchup
Jason Robertson has 12 shots on Lukas Dostal without a goal.
(Dallas)
0/12 vs Lukas Dostal
Milestone
Mikko Rantanen is 5 points shy of 1500 career points.
1495 career points