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.