Projected Lineups for Lightning vs. Stars Game
The upcoming clash between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Dallas Stars promises to be an exciting matchup in the NHL. Scheduled for 2 p.m. ET, this game will take place at The Spot and will be broadcasted on platforms like Victory+, NHLN, SN, and TVAS.
Projected Lineups for Lightning vs. Stars Game
Tampa Bay Lightning Lineup
- Jake Guentzel — Nick Paul — Nikita Kucherov
- Brandon Hagel — Anthony Cirelli — Gage Goncalves
- Zemgus Girgensons — Yanni Gourde — Pontus Holmberg
- Oliver Bjorkstrand — Jack Finley — Dominic James
Defense and Goaltending
- J.J. Moser — Darren Raddysh
- Charle-Edouard D’Astous — Erik Cernak
- Declan Carlile — Max Crozier
- Goalies: Andrei Vasilevskiy, Brandon Halverson
Scratches include Simon Lundmark and Jack Finley, while several players are currently injured. These include Brayden Point (lower body), Ryan McDonagh (lower body), Victor Hedman (elbow), Emil Lilleberg (undisclosed), Scott Sabourin (undisclosed), and Jonas Johansson (undisclosed).
Dallas Stars Lineup
- Sam Steel — Wyatt Johnston — Mikko Rantanen
- Jason Robertson — Roope Hintz — Matt Duchene
- Oskar Back — Justin Hryckowian — Mavrik Bourque
- Jamie Benn — Radek Faksa — Colin Blackwell
Defense and Goaltending
- Esa Lindell — Miro Heiskanen
- Thomas Harley — Alexander Petrovic
- Kyle Capobianco — Nils Lundkvist
- Goalies: Jake Oettinger, Casey DeSmith
The Stars have scratched Nathan Bastian, Adam Erne, and Ilya Lyubushkin. Tyler Seguin (ACL) and Lian Bichsel (lower body) are also on the injury list.
Status Report
The Lightning recently experienced a 3-2 shootout loss to the St. Louis Blues, leading to their decision not to practice prior to this game. In positive news for the Stars, Miro Heiskanen is anticipated to return after missing two games due to personal reasons.
This matchup is crucial for both teams as they seek to improve their standings in the NHL. Fans can expect fast-paced action as star players from both sides take the ice.
