Suter produced an assist, two hits, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 3.
Suter snapped a 12-game point drought with the secondary helper on Wyatt Johnston's goal in overtime. The 39-year-old Suter has added just three hits, three blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-3 rating with no shots on net over three playoff outings. He'll remain in a third-pairing role, but his ice time is likely to be limited as long as he's assigned to skate alongside Nils Lundkvist, who has seen minimal usage in the postseason.
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Stars' Evgenii Dadonov: Registers helper
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Dadonov notched an assist and blocked three shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 3.
Dadonov earned his first point in four games since he returned from a lower-body injury. The winger has mainly played in a bottom-six role, though he was promoted to the third line due to the absences of Mason Marchment (undisclosed) and Radek Faksa (undisclosed). Dadonov produced 23 points in 51 regular-season outings, so he may be able to add a little depth scoring.
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Stars' Tyler Seguin: Contributes helper in overtime win
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Seguin produced an assist, four shots on goal and three hits in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 3.
Seguin set up Miro Heiskanen's second-period tally. Between injuries and poor play, a lineup shuffle was required for this game, which saw Seguin join Joe Pavelski and Evgenii Dadonov on the third line. The helper snapped a five-game slump for Seguin, who battled a lingering lower-body injury late in the season that he's likely still managing in the playoffs. The 32-year-old recorded 52 points and 154 shots on net over 68 regular-season appearances.
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Stars' Jason Robertson: Dishes pair of helpers
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Robertson recorded two assists and four shots on goal in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 3.
Robertson set up both of Wyatt Johnston's tallies in the contest, including the game-winner at 16:23 of overtime. Through three playoff outings, Robertson has four points, nine shots on net, six hits and an even plus-minus rating. The Stars found success with a top line of Robertson, Johnston and Roope Hintz, which could end up being an elite trio for the team if they're to continue fighting back against the Golden Knights in this first-round series that Vegas leads 2-1.
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Stars' Miro Heiskanen: Goal, assist in win
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Heiskanen scored a goal on four shots, added an assist, logged three hits and blocked three shots in a 3-2 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Saturday's Game 3.
Heiskanen helped out on Wyatt Johnston's first-period marker before scoring a goal of his own in the second. With four points, eight shots on net, nine hits and eight blocked shots over three playoff outings, Heiskanen is doing a little of everything. The 24-year-old will continue to see heavy usage in a top-pairing role, especially since head coach Pete DeBoer has displayed limited trust in No. 6 blueliner Nils Lundkvist, who saw just 2:21 of ice time Saturday.
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Stars' Wyatt Johnston: Scores twice in overtime win
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Johnston scored two goals on eight shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 3.
Johnston opened the scoring in the first period with a backhand tally, then went top shelf at 16:23 of overtime to finish off the Stars' first win of the first-round series. The 20-year-old led the Stars' onslaught with eight shots, double the amount he put up in the first two games of the series. He was moved to the top line Saturday, and given the result, he may stay there moving forward. Johnston has three points, 12 shots, four hits and three blocked shots in the postseason.
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Stars' Jake Oettinger: Steady in Game 3 win
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Oettinger allowed two goals on 34 shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 3.
The two goals came in a span of 3:10 during the second period. Other than that, Oettinger was solid in a game that saw the Stars control the pace of play without faltering late in periods as they had earlier in the series. He's won one of three playoff outings while allowing eight goals on 74 shots in that span. The 25-year-old will need to continue playing well to give the Stars a chance to even the series in Monday's Game 4.
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Stars' Radek Faksa: Won't play in Game 3
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Faksa (undisclosed) is expected to miss Saturday's Game 3 versus the Golden Knights, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Faksa was injured in Wednesday's Game 2. With Faksa out of action, expect Ty Dellandrea to occupy a fourth-line role against Vegas. Faksa's next chance to play is Monday in Game 4.
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Stars' Mason Marchment: Not playing Saturday
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Marchment (undisclosed) is not expected to be in the lineup for Saturday's Game 3 versus the Golden Knights, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Marchment was injured in Wednesday's Game 2, and it appears he'll have to miss at least one contest. The Stars appear set to shuffle the lineup after two losses to open the first-round series, with Jamie Benn and Logan Stankoven expected to flank Matt Duchene on the second line.
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Stars' Jake Oettinger: Guarding goal in Game 3
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Oettinger will protect the road goal in Saturday's Game 3 versus the Golden Knights, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Oettinger lost both of the first two contests of the series in Dallas, allowing six goals on 40 shots. He'll get a chance to right the ship in Game 3, though the Stars' season will be in significant danger if he can't get back in the win column.
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Stars' Jani Hakanpaa: Not practicing
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Hakanpaa (lower body) has yet to return to practice, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports Saturday.
Hakanpaa is likely not an option for Saturday's Game 3 or Monday's Game 4 versus Vegas, and if the Stars don't win one of those games, their season is over. Hakanpaa's continued absence will keep Nils Lundkvist in the lineup on the third pairing. Hakanpaa can be considered out indefinitely until he resumes practicing with the team.
Per Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News, Marchment (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision against Vegas on Saturday in Game 3, according to coach Peter DeBoer.
Marchment was injured in the third period Wednesday and did not return. Marchment set career highs in goals (22) and assists (31) over 81 regular-season contests in 2023-24. Should he be unable to go, Mavrik Bourque could enter the lineup.
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Stars' Radek Faksa: Game-time call Saturday
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Faksa (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision Saturday for Game 3 against the Golden Knights, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Faksa has yet to record a point in the playoffs after posting seven goals and 19 points in the regular season. If Faksa ultimately can't suit up, Ty Dellandrea would likely slot into the lineup in a bottom-six role.
Marchment (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's Game 3 versus Vegas, according to Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine.
Marchment was injured in the third period during Wednesday's Game 2 and did not return. The Stars recalled Mavrik Bourque on Friday, giving the team an insurance policy in case Marchment or Radek Faksa (undisclosed) is unable to play Saturday.
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Stars' Radek Faksa: Labeled day-to-day
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Faksa (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's Game 3 clash with Vegas, Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports.
Faksa has gone pointless in eight straight games, including the Stars' two postseason clashes against the Golden Knights. Ty Dellandrea could see his first ice time since April 6 against Chicago on Saturday if Faksa is officially ruled out.
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Stars' Mavrik Bourque: Returns to NHL
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Bourque was called up from AHL Texas on Friday, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
The Stars had a pair of injuries Wednesday in Game 2 against the Golden Knights, as Mason Marchment and Radek Faksa each suffered undisclosed injuries. The Stars are down to 12 healthy forwards ahead of Game 3 versus Vegas on Saturday, necessitating the recall of Bourque. Bourque made his NHL debut April 6 in Chicago, managing two shots on goal in 10:56 of ice time. He led the AHL in scoring during the regular season with 77 points and is tied for the early lead in AHL playoff scoring with two goals and two assists in a pair of games.
Benn earned a power-play assist and levied seven hits in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 2.
Benn has two points, seven shots on net and 11 hits through two playoff contests. The 34-year-old is no stranger to physical play, and his offense hasn't been the problem in the first round -- the Stars have been a little leaky defensively while losing the first two games of the series. Benn has plenty of postseason experience and should be leaned on to lead the team, both with offense and in the locker room.
