Benn, Seguin, Stankoven score in 2nd period, Stars beat Coyotes 5-2
Jamie Benn, Tyler Seguin and Logan Stankoven scored in the second period to help the Dallas Stars beat the Arizona Coyotes 5-2 on Wednesday nightMARCH 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DALLAS STARS 13-8-0 · 3RD IN WEST, CENTRAL
13-8-0 · 3RD IN WEST, CENTRAL
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DAL -130 TOTAL 6.5
NHL Highlights | Coyotes vs. Stars - March 20, 2024
MARCH 21 • YOUTUBE
As Tyler Seguin returns from injury, Stars hope chemistry is restored on his line The Dallas Stars announced forward Tyler Seguin will return from injury Wednesday against the Arizona Coyotes after missing almost a month.
MARCH 20 • DALLASNEWS.COM
Jani Hakanpaa - Out Wednesday Hakanpaa (lower body) won't play Wednesday versus Arizona, Brian Rea of Bally Sports Southwest reports.
Impact Hakanpaa has two goals, 12 points, 33 PIM, 196 hits and 123 blocks in 64 outings in 2023-24. Due to Hakanpaa being unavailable, Nils Lundkvist is projected to draw into the lineup Wednesday.
MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE
Tyler Seguin - Playing against Arizona Seguin (lower body) will suit up versus the Coyotes on Wednesday, Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports.
Impact Seguin will be back following an 11-game stint on the shelf due to his lower-body problem. While the forward has already reached the 20-goal threshold this season, his scoring had dried up prior to getting hurt with just three goals in his last 14 outings. Logan Stankoven figures to get dropped from the lineup with Seguin back in action.
MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Murray - Up from minors Murray was called up from AHL Texas on Wednesday, per Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine.
Impact Murray will serve as the backup goaltender for Wednesday's home game versus Arizona because Scott Wedgewood (personal) is unavailable. Jake Oettinger is set to get the start. Murray has a 3.05 GAA and an .895 save percentage in 28 outings with Texas in 2023-24. He's also appeared in four career NHL contests, posting a 2-2-0 record, 2.53 GAA and .885 save percentage.
MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE
Scott Wedgewood - Unavailable Wednesday Wedgewood will miss Wednesday's home game versus Arizona because his wife is expected to give birth, per Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine.
Impact Wedgewood has a 15-6-5 record, 2.83 GAA and .902 save percentage in 30 outings in 2023-24. Jake Oettinger is expected to start Wednesday while Matt Murray will serve as the backup netminder.
MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE
Jake Oettinger - Slated to face Coyotes Oettinger is expected to start at home against Arizona on Wednesday, according to Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine.
Impact Oettinger will attempt to rebound after losing his past two contests while allowing eight goals on 40 shots (.800 save percentage). He's 25-13-4 with a 3.05 GAA and an .896 save percentage in 43 appearances in 2023-24. Arizona is tied for 22nd offensively with 2.93 goals per game, so this is a somewhat favorable matchup for Oettinger.
MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE
Wyatt Johnston powering Stars ahead of Coyotes tilt Budding star Wyatt Johnston is a big reason the Dallas Stars are in the mix to win the Central Division.Looking to extend his goal streak to...
MARCH 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Stars sign defenseman Luke Krys to an entry-level contract The Stars signed defenseman Luke Krys to an entry-level contract beginning next season.
MARCH 19 • DALLASNEWS.COM
Stars forward Tyler Seguin ruled game-time decision vs. Coyotes; Jani Hakanpää day-to-day The Dallas Stars announced forward Tyler Seguin could return Wednesday against the Arizona Coyotes after missing almost a month. Defenseman...
MARCH 19 • DALLASNEWS.COM
Jani Hakanpaa - Dealing with lower-body injury Hakanpaa is considered day-to-day with a lower-body issue, Brian Rea of Bally Sports Southwest reports.
Impact Hakanpaa missed Tuesday's practice, leaving his status for Wednesday's game against Arizona up in the air. If Hakanpaa is unable to go, look for Nils Lundkvist to jump into the lineup versus the Coyotes.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Tyler Seguin - Slated to be game-time call Seguin (lower body) is on track to be a game-time decision Wednesday against Arizona, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.
Impact Seguin was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, and the Stars will see how he feels Wednesday before determining his availability. He has missed the past 11 games due to a lower-body issue. Seguin has registered 20 goals and 45 points in 58 appearances this campaign. If he receives clearance to play, the 32-year-old forward is projected to play on the second line and see power-play time.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Stars face the Coyotes in division play
The Arizona Coyotes take on the Dallas Stars for a matchup within the Central Division WednesdayMARCH 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Logan Stankoven - Back with big club Stankoven was recalled from AHL Texas on Monday.
Impact Stankoven has been up and down from the minors while appearing in 11 straight contests for Dallas. He has five goals and nine points at the NHL level in 2023-24.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Kucherov leads 3 Stars of the Week | NHL.com Lightning forward, Blackhawks rookie Bedard, Wild goalie Fleury earn honors
MARCH 18 • NHL.COM
Logan Stankoven - Sent to minors Stankoven was sent to AHL Texas on Sunday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Stankoven has five goals and nine points in 11 games with Dallas in 2023-24. He has also supplied 24 goals and 57 points in 47 outings with Texas. Dallas doesn't play again until Wednesday, so it's possible Stankoven will be recalled before that contest.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Archive: Seguin's Early NHL Career With Bruins Helped Set Him Up For Success With Stars Despite significant expectations on him as a young NHL star, veteran forward Tyler Seguin acclimated to hockey’s top league as a member of t...
MARCH 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Radek Faksa - Bags apple in win Faksa notched an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Kings.
Impact Faksa has three goals and an assist over seven games in March. It's the third time this season he's had at least four points in a month. The 30-year-old shouldn't be counted on for offense in a fourth-line role. He's produced 15 points, 56 shots on net, 81 hits and a plus-1 rating through 61 appearances.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Suter - Logs helper in win Suter notched an assist and blocked two shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Kings.
Impact Suter snapped a 12-game point drought when he set up Wyatt Johnston's goal in the first period. The 39-year-old Suter has been on the third pairing for much of the last month, giving him fewer chances to contribute on offense. The defenseman is at just 15 points with 86 shots on net, 97 blocked shots, 74 hits and a plus-9 rating over 69 appearances this season.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Logan Stankoven - Deals helper in win Stankoven notched an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Kings.
Impact Stankoven snapped a four-game point drought with his helper on a Wyatt Johnston goal in the first period. The Stars continue to shuffle Stankoven between the NHL and AHL on paper, but it's almost certain he's set to stay with the big club. He's contributed a strong nine points with 28 shots on net, 11 hits and a plus-3 rating over his first 11 NHL outings.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Miro Heiskanen - Generates assist in win Heiskanen notched an assist, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Kings.
Impact Heiskanen set up Craig Smith's first-period marker. The 24-year-old Heiskanen entered Saturday with no points over his previous three games, but he had seven helpers across the three contests before that. The blueliner is up to 45 points, 133 shots on net, 79 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating through 58 outings overall.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Joe Pavelski - Draws power-play helper Pavelski logged a power-play assist in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Kings.
Impact Pavelski has seven points over his last five games. He helped out on a Jamie Benn tally in the second period of Saturday's win. Pavelski continues to impress for the Stars, racking up 24 goals, 34 helpers, 18 power-play points, 168 shots on net, 61 blocked shots, 59 hits and a plus-6 rating through 69 outings this season.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Jason Robertson - Snags helper in win Robertson recorded a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Kings.
Impact Robertson helped out on Jamie Benn's second-period tally. While Robertson saw a seven-game point streak end Thursday versus the Devils, he's been hard to contain lately with 12 points over his last 11 outings. The winger is up to 68 points (23 on the power play), 194 shots on net, 56 hits and a plus-16 rating through 69 contests this season.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
