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

Season 26-27
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Dallas Stars
Stars
0–2–0
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Carolina Hurricanes
Hurricanes
1–1–1
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Dallas Stars
Away · Stars
0–2–0
0 PTS
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The read
Casey DeSmith has not had an answer for Taylor Hall: 5 goals on 26 shots. But Casey DeSmith has been a wall against Carolina, a .938 save percentage on 160 shots.
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Carolina Hurricanes
Home · Hurricanes
1–1–1
3 PTS
Stars
GOALIES
Hurricanes
Casey DeSmith
Casey DeSmith
Expected
.923 SV% · 2.05 GAA · 0W
.912 SV% L5 · Steady
VS
Brandon Bussi
Brandon Bussi
Expected
.872 SV% · 2.88 GAA · 0W
.881 SV% L5 · Cooling
Stars
PROJECTED TOP LINES
Hurricanes
L1
Justin Hryckowian · Wyatt Johnston · Mikko Rantanen
L1
William Carrier · Sebastian Aho · Andrei Svechnikov
L2
Jason Robertson · Roope Hintz · Tyler Seguin
L2
Taylor Hall · Logan Stankoven · Jackson Blake
L3
Sam Steel · Arttu Hyry · Jamie Benn
L3
Nikolaj Ehlers · Jordan Staal · Jordan Martinook
L4
Oskar Back · Radek Faksa · Colin Blackwell
L4
Jesperi Kotkaniemi · Mark Jankowski · Eric Robinson
D1
Thomas Harley · Miro Heiskanen
D1
Jaccob Slavin · Jalen Chatfield
D2
Esa Lindell · Nils Lundkvist
D2
K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
D3
Lian Bichsel · Tyler Myers
D3
Shayne Gostisbehere · Mike Reilly
PP1
Wyatt Johnston · Roope Hintz · Mikko Rantanen · Miro Heiskanen · Jason Robertson
PP1
Andrei Svechnikov · Sebastian Aho · Jackson Blake · Nikolaj Ehlers · Shayne Gostisbehere
PP2
Jamie Benn · Justin Hryckowian · Tyler Seguin · Esa Lindell · Thomas Harley
PP2
Taylor Hall · Jordan Staal · Logan Stankoven · K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
PK1
Radek Faksa · Oskar Back · Esa Lindell · Miro Heiskanen
PK1
Jordan Staal · Jordan Martinook · Jaccob Slavin · Jalen Chatfield
PK2
Roope Hintz · Wyatt Johnston · Lian Bichsel · Thomas Harley
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
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
Mike Heika · Oct 3 · 6:37 PM CT Last Game (2026-10-03) · Oct 4 · 6:15 AM CT
Stars
INJURY REPORT
Hurricanes
Matt Duchene
IR · Lower body · Expected back Oct 25
Seth Jarvis
IR · Shoulder (surgery) · Expected back Oct 24
Harrison Scott
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 8
Alexander Nikishin
OUT · Contract dispute · Expected back Oct 10
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
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
HurricanesInjury report
Seth Jarvis
IR · Shoulder (surgery) · Expected back Oct 24
Alexander Nikishin
OUT · Contract dispute · Expected back Oct 10
Mike Heika · Oct 3 · 6:37 PM CT Last Game (2026-10-03) · Oct 4 · 6:15 AM CT
STORYLINE
The Stars have dropped 2 straight and are 0-2-0 in their first 2 games. The Hurricanes won their last game and are 1-1-1 in their first 3 games.

Matchup Intel

Casey DeSmith has not had an answer for Taylor Hall: 5 goals on 26 shots. But Casey DeSmith has been a wall against Carolina, a .938 save percentage on 160 shots.

Sebastian Aho has made a habit of hurting the Stars: 6 points in the last 4 meetings. A milestone is in reach for Esa Lindell: 2 more points for 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
Miro Heiskanen has 5 points in his last 4 games against Carolina. See the games →
(Dallas)
5 pts, last 4 vs CAR
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