Dallas Stars Monday Highlights: Insights from Hyry, Robertson, Myers, and Bichsel

The Dallas Stars have made several lineup shifts ahead of Monday’s game. Coach Glen Gulutzan confirmed Arttu Hyry will draw into the lineup while Adam Erne is out.

Morning skate and lineup details

Morning skate revealed new forward combinations and familiar defensive pairings. Jake Oettinger is slated to start in goal.

• Forwards: Hryckowian–Johnston–Rantanen; Robertson–Duchene–Bourque.
• Forwards: Steel–Hyry–Benn; Bäck–Faksa–Blackwell.
• Defense pairs: Lindell–Heiskanen; Harley–Lundkvist; Bichsel–Myers.

Special teams focus and roster notes

Gulutzan said the club is addressing needs on specialty teams. He confirmed Michael Bunting is healthy.

Bunting may factor into a long playoff series, but not in tonight’s lineup. The team will tinker on the penalty kill.

Hyry’s role and faceoff impact

Hyry enters for his strong penalty-killing work. He is also a dominant faceoff option.

His faceoff percentage sits at 58 percent. That ranks second on the roster behind the injured Roope Hintz.

Player perspectives on playoff intensity

Hyry emphasized that playoff hockey centers on battles and physicality. He referenced his run to the AHL Western Conference final.

Justin Hryckowian, who made his playoff debut Saturday, echoed that there are “no business decisions out there.”

Tyler Myers: the penalty and personal side

Myers discussed his Game 1 elbowing penalty on Mats Zuccarello. He said the call came from a height mismatch during a routine play.

Myers recognizes his long reach brings more scrutiny. He wants to use his frame’s positives in upcoming games.

Marcus Foligno praised Myers’ character off the ice. Foligno also shared lighter details about Myers’ fondness for movie-quote banter.

Bichsel on playoff grind and physicality

Lian Bichsel said this postseason has felt similar to last year’s. He stressed the importance of regrouping after a Game 1 loss.

Bichsel noted the game was heavy, with roughly 60 to 70 hits. He enjoys the physical edge the playoffs demand.

Robertson, Faksa and lineup contributors

Jason Robertson scored the Stars’ lone goal in Game 1. He reflected on adapting to the playoff environment.

Robertson has five consecutive postseasons with Dallas. He downplayed last year’s knee setback and said he is focused on now.

Radek Faksa returned from an earlier injury to join playoff preparations. His presence helps both even strength and the penalty kill.

Penalty-killing rotation to watch

Expect Hyry, Bäck, Faksa, Steel, Blackwell, and Hryckowian to log important minutes on the kill. The Stars will aim to limit the Wild power play.

Assistant coaches, including Alain Nasreddine, are likely to tinker with matchups and minutes.

Coaching adjustments and outlook

Gulutzan warned against finger-pointing after the defensive breakdowns. He said adjustments were made at practice.

He declined to reveal specifics but noted changes affect more than just the forecheck. The team focused on tidy execution.

Filmogaz.com will monitor these developments. The Stars enter Monday aiming to sharpen special teams and respond to Game 1.