Oskar Bäck, the Dallas Stars forward, missed practice on Friday as a precaution after an undisclosed injury sustained during Game 3 against the Colorado Avalanche. Although he returned to play in the latter stages of the game, Stars coach Pete DeBoer decided to rest him, citing a maintenance day given the upcoming break. In the regular season, Bäck recorded 16 points, with one assist so far in the playoffs.

If he is unable to participate in Game 4, Mavrik Bourque is poised to step in, having previously played in Game 1 but sat out the subsequent games. This adjustment could impact the Stars' lineup dynamic as they aim to secure a critical victory in their first round playoff series.

Matt Duchene led the charge with two goals as the Dallas Stars overwhelmed the San Jose Sharks in an 8-3 victory. After falling behind 2-0 early on, the Stars rallied back with three consecutive goals from Duchene, Jason Robertson, and Mason Marchment to take control. Duchene added another power play goal in the second period, while Mavrik Bourque, Wyatt Johnston, Thomas Harley, and Jamie Benn also contributed to the offensive explosion.

Casey DeSmith was steady in goal, stopping 23 shots. This win helped the Stars bounce back after a tough shootout loss to the Kings. With injuries impacting their roster, the upcoming 4 Nations break should give Dallas a chance to recover key players like Miro Heiskanen, who is out long-term.

The Dallas Stars displayed a dominant performance against the San Jose Sharks, winning 8-3 despite an early two-goal deficit. Matt Duchene led the charge with two goals, while Jason Robertson, Mason Marchment, Mavrik Bourque, Wyatt Johnston, Thomas Harley, and Jamie Benn each contributed to the scoreline. This victory marked a bounce-back for the Stars after a shootout loss to the Kings.

The Sharks initially took control with quick goals from William Eklund and Fabian Zetterlund, but the Stars quickly turned the tide, outshooting San Jose in the first period and regaining the lead. The Stars' power play proved effective with Duchene scoring. Mikael Granlund and Cody Ceci returned to San Jose after being traded to Dallas, with Granlund adding two assists.

With the upcoming 4 Nations break, Dallas hopes to have key players like Ilya Lyubushkin return from injury, while San Jose struggles, having lost 10 of their last 11 games.

The Dallas Stars showcased their resilience, securing a 5-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets at the American Airlines Center, propelled by a strong performance from Evgenii Dadonov, who netted two crucial goals in the third period. This win marked the Stars' fifth consecutive victory, a testament to their improved roster following recent trades.

Returning forward Mason Marchment made an immediate impact in his first game back after a 17-game absence due to facial surgery. He contributed with a goal and drew a penalty during his first shift. Additionally, new acquisitions Cody Ceci and Mikael Granlund, who arrived from the San Jose Sharks, debuted without prior practice but quickly integrated into the team dynamics, assisting in the offensive plays. Despite minor injuries, including a departure from Mavrik Bourque due to a puck to the face, the Stars left the ice optimistic about their current form.

Mason Marchment made a triumphant return to the Dallas Stars lineup, scoring a goal after recovering from an injury caused by a puck to the face. However, the night took a grim turn when rookie Mavrik Bourque suffered a similar fate. With just over seven minutes remaining in the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Bourque was struck in the face by a puck that ricocheted off his stick, leading to immediate bleeding and his exit from the game.

As Marchment celebrated his goal, Bourque was seen leaving the ice with a towel pressed against his bloodied face. His injury raises concerns about player safety in a high-speed sport filled with flying pucks. The Stars went on to secure a victory, but the toll of injuries remains a pressing issue for the team and its players.