As the Anaheim Ducks prepare to face the Dallas Stars, fans eagerly anticipate the projected lineups for tonight’s game.
Game Overview
The matchup is set to take place at 8 p.m. ET, with both teams showcasing talented rosters. The Ducks currently sport a record of 8-3-1, while the Stars are slightly behind at 7-3-3.
Ducks Projected Lineup
- Chris Kreider — Leo Carlsson — Troy Terry
- Cutter Gauthier — Mason McTavish — Beckett Sennecke
- Nikita Nesterenko — Ryan Poehling — Alex Killorn
- Ross Johnston — Jansen Harkins — Frank Vatrano
- Jackson LaCombe — Drew Helleson
- Olen Zellweger — Jacob Trouba
- Pavel Mintyukov — Ian Moore
Goalies: Lukas Dostal, Petr Mrazek
Scratched: Sam Colangelo
Injured: Ryan Strome (upper body), Radko Gudas (lower body), Mikael Granlund (lower body)
Stars Projected Lineup
- Jason Robertson — Wyatt Johnston — Mikko Rantanen
- Tyler Seguin — Sam Steel — Mavrik Bourque
- Oskar Back — Justin Hryckowian — Colin Blackwell
- Adam Erne — Nathan Bastian
- Esa Lindell — Miro Heikkinen
- Thomas Harley — Ilya Lyubushkin
- Lian Bichsel — Alexander Petrovic
Goalies: Kyle Capobianco, Jake Oettinger, Casey DeSmith
Scratched: Radek Faksa (illness)
Injured: Jamie Benn (collapsed lung), Matt Duchene (upper body), Roope Hintz (undisclosed), Nils Lundkvist (lower body)
Status Report
Ryan Strome has made progress in his recovery but has yet to appear in the regular season. His participation is closely monitored. The Stars have opted for an optional morning skate, with Radek Faksa facing a game-time decision due to recent illness.
Roope Hintz is also a game-time decision after missing the last five games. If both players are unable to play, Dallas may adjust their lineup by dressing 11 forwards and 7 defensemen.
Jamie Benn returned to the ice for the first time since suffering a collapsed lung in preseason, but he remains sidelined for the season opener.
As the teams finalize their preparations, fans look forward to an exciting matchup between the Ducks and Stars.
