NHL Player News

Steel's (hip) timeline for a return to the lineup has yet to be determined, but he is not expected to suit up in the short term, Owen Newkirk of DLLS Sports reports Tuesday.

Steel missed games in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia after getting hurt on Long Island on Thursday. At this point, the Stars may focus on making sure Steel is ready to go for the postseason, as head coach Glen Gulutzan conveyed Tuesday that an optimistic outlook for Steel's timeline for a return to the lineup would be within the next 10 days.

But was assigned to AHL Tucson on Tuesday.

But has three goals, seven points, 43 shots on net, 18 blocked shots and 16 hits in 29 NHL appearances this season. The 21-year-old forward also has 16 goals and 17 assists in 34 AHL outings during the 2025-26 campaign.

Hayes scored a goal in Monday's 8-3 win over the Islanders.

Hayes spent a couple of days in the AHL over the weekend, and he returned to the NHL lineup with a third-period goal. The 23-year-old has three goals, 20 shots on net, 14 hits, 12 PIM and a minus-5 rating over his first 12 NHL outings. Hayes will likely be limited to bottom-six minutes for the rest of the season, giving him low fantasy appeal.

Bunting (lower body) isn't expected to be return to the lineup in the near future, per Owen Newkirk of DLLS Sports on Tuesday.

After getting hurt in Sunday's 2-1 overtime loss to Philadelphia, Bunting will miss at least 10 days and might not be available to play before the end of the regular season. Since being acquired from Nashville on March 5, he has one goal, one assist, 13 shots on net and seven hits in 11 appearances with Dallas.

Head coach Glen Gulutzan said Tuesday that an optimistic outlook for Bastian's (hand) return to the lineup would be within the next 10 days, according to Owen Newkirk of DLLS Sports.

Gulutzan's comments don't sound overly promising that Bastian will return during the regular season, but the 28-year-old's injury doesn't appear to be a long-term concern. The Stars have eight regular-season games remaining on their schedule before they attempt to take home the Stanley Cup in the 2026 postseason.

Mangiapane (upper body) should be able to return to the lineup before the conclusion of the 2025-26 regular season, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports Tuesday.

Mangiapane has missed the last six games as a result of an injury he suffered in Minnesota on March 19. Considering the Blackhawks are all but eliminated from postseason contention, there will be no reason to rush Mangiapane back into the lineup, but it appears as if his season isn't over yet.

Hellebuyck is expected to start in Chicago on Tuesday, per Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site.

Hellebuyck helped keep the Jets' playoff hopes alive Saturday in Colorado, stopping 21 of 23 shots in a 4-2 victory. The veteran netminder endured a rough stretch in mid-March, but Hellebuyck has played well lately, going 2-1-0 with a .929 save percentage and a 2.00 GAA over his last three starts. This will be the Michigan native's fourth start against the Blackhawks this season -- he most recently made 17 saves on 19 shots against them in Winnipeg on March 3.

Myers suffered an undisclosed injury that will sideline him versus the Bruins on Tuesday, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.

Myers has underwhelmed offensively since joining the Stars, posting just two points in 11 outings. His absence from the lineup figures to have a minimal impact on fantasy managers but should open up more minutes for Lian Bichsel and Ilya Lyubushkin.

Bunting (lower body) won't play against Boston on Tuesday, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.

Bunting will miss at least one game after getting injured in Sunday's 2-1 overtime loss to Philadelphia. He has accounted for 14 goals, 33 points, 121 shots on net and 42 hits in 72 games between Dallas and Nashville this season. Cameron Hughes will replace Bunting in Tuesday's lineup against the Bruins.

Oettinger will tend the twine on the road against Boston on Tuesday, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.

Oettinger has featured in eight of the Stars' last 11 contests, posting a 5-1-1 record, 2.29 GAA and .911 save percentage. Once Dallas' spot in the playoffs becomes a little clearer, the team could decide to give Casey DeSmith some extra work heading into the stretch run in order to keep Oettinger healthy for the playoffs.