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  • Game-time decision
    Hintz (upper body) will be a game-time decision Monday in Game 3 versus Edmonton, per Mike Zeisberger of NHL.com.

    Advice: If Hintz returns from a four-game absence in Monday's contest, he will likely occupy a top-six role and see time on the top power-play unit. He has produced two goals, six points, 13 shots on net, seven blocked shots and 15 hits in 11 outings this postseason. Rotowire.com Today, 9:39 am
     
  • Good to go Monday
    Henrique (ankle) will play Monday in Game 3 against Dallas, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

    Advice: Following a seven-game absence, Henrique will replace Ryan McLeod in the lineup for Monday's contest. The 34-year-old Henrique has generated one goal, one assist, four shots on net and 22 hits in six appearances this postseason. He will probably occupy a middle-six spot and see power-play time on the second unit in his return to action. Rotowire.com Today, 8:45 am
     
  • Poised to travel with team
    Hintz (upper body) will accompany the Stars to Edmonton ahead of Monday's Game 3, per Taylor Baird of NHL.com.

    Advice: Hintz could return from a four-game absence in Monday's contest. Coach Pete DeBoer suggested Sunday that Hintz might have played as early as Saturday in Game 2 if it had been a Game 7. Hintz has notched two goals, six points, 13 shots on net, seven blocked shots and 15 hits in 11 outings this postseason. If the 27-year-old forward is cleared to return, he will likely occupy a top-six role and see power-play time. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:35 am
     
  • Close to return
    Henrique (ankle) is very close to being available to return to the lineup, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: The Oilers hope to have Henrique back in action against Dallas for Monday's Game 3 or Game 4 on Wednesday. Henrique participated in pregame warmups before missing his seventh straight contest in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Stars in Game 2. He has registered one goal, one assist, four shots on net and 22 hits in six appearances this postseason. The 34-year-old forward will probably occupy a middle-six role and see time on the second power-play unit once he receives the green light to return. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 8:25 am
     
  • Nets lone goal in loss
    Brown scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Stars in Game 2.

    Advice: Brown tallied just 44 seconds after Jamie Benn's opening tally in the first period, tying the game at 1-1. The Oilers' offense couldn't solve Jake Oettinger again. Brown's goal was his first tally and second point in eight playoff appearances. He's added five shots on net, five hits, four PIM and a plus-2 rating while filling a bottom-six role with minimal ice time. Rotowire.com Saturday, 9:14 pm
     
  • Decent in loss
    Skinner stopped 22 of 24 shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Stars in Game 2. The third goal was an empty-netter.

    Advice: Skinner gave up a goal to Jamie Benn on a 2-on-1 in the first period, and Mason Marchment tipped in the game-winner in the third. It's tough to find much fault in Skinner's performance in his first loss in four starts, a span in which he's allowed a total of seven goals. The 25-year-old is 8-4 with a 2.65 GAA and an .890 save percentage over 12 playoff outings, though he's been better in recent games. Skinner will likely be between the pipes again for Monday's Game 3 in Edmonton. Rotowire.com Saturday, 9:10 pm
     
  • Gathers helper in win
    Heiskanen logged an assist, two hits, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Oilers in Game 2.

    Advice: Heiskanen had the secondary helper on the Stars' opening goal, finding Wyatt Johnston, who then sent Jamie Benn in for the tally on a 2-on-1. The 24-year-old Heiskanen had gone two contests without a point for just the second time in the playoffs. The defenseman has five goals, nine helpers, 36 shots on net, 34 blocked shots, 24 hits and an even plus-minus rating over 15 postseason outings. Heiskanen has been hard-matched with Connor McDavid through two games in the Western Conference Finals, and that could make it tough for the Stars' shutdown blueliner to make steady contributions on offense. Rotowire.com Saturday, 9:02 pm
     
  • Dishes pair of helpers
    Johnston logged two assists, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Oilers in Game 2.

    Advice: Johnston snapped a three-game skid with helpers on goals by Jamie Benn and Esa Lindell. While his consistency has faded, Johnston is still seeing huge minutes and driving play positively for the Stars. The 21-year-old center is at seven goals, six helpers, 48 shots on net, 20 hits and a plus-4 rating over 15 playoff contests. Rotowire.com Saturday, 9:00 pm
     
  • Deposits empty-netter
    Lindell scored an empty-net goal, added two PIM and logged two hits in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Oilers in Game 2.

    Advice: Lindell picked up his third point of the postseason, all of which have come in his last seven games. The 30-year-old defenseman has provided 36 blocked shots, 22 hits, 21 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating across 15 playoff outings this year. Lindell's role remains mostly defensive, so he shouldn't be expected to generate significant offense. Rotowire.com Saturday, 8:57 pm