Holtby (lower body) will back up Jake Oettinger against the Predators on Wednesday, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's safe to assume the veteran netminder is over his lower-body injury, which held him out of one game. With no back-to-backs on Dallas' docket until Jan. 23 and 24, it's hard to predict how the workload will shake out for Oettinger and Holtby -- who normally split time pretty evenly -- but the latter should be back between the pipes soon.

Holtby (lower body) won't be available for Tuesday's game versus the Flames, Bruce LeVine of Dallas Stars Radio reports.

EDGE Analysis

Holtby will have to wait for Dallas' matchup with Nashville on Feb. 9 for his next potential opportunity to start between the pipes. With Holtby on the shelf, Jake Oettinger is scheduled to get the start in goal against Calgary.

Holtby allowed five goals on 27 shots in Friday's 5-0 loss to the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Playing against the first team he suited up for at the NHL level for the first time, Holtby struggled Friday. He was replaced by Jake Oettinger for the third period, but the damage had already been done. Holtby saw a three-game winning streak snapped as he dropped to 9-9-1 with a 2.76 GAA and a .913 save percentage through 22 appearances. The Stars' home stand continues Sunday against the Bruins, though it's unknown at this time which goalie will get the starting nod.

Holtby will be in net Friday versus the Capitals, Bruce LeVine of Dallas Stars Radio reports.

EDGE Analysis

Holtby rides a three-game winning streak (albeit with nine goals allowed) into a matchup with his former team. The 32-year-old has a 2.60 GAA and .917 save percentage through 21 games this season.

Holtby turned aside 36 shots in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

The Stars grabbed a 3-0 lead before the first intermission, and only a Jesper Bratt power-play goal midway through the second period prevented Holtby from picking up his first shutout in nearly three years. The veteran netminder has won three straight starts, and his 2.60 GAA and .917 save percentage on the season are a big improvement on his last couple campaigns.

Holtby will defend the blue paint on the road Tuesday against New Jersey, Bruce LeVine of Dallas Stars Radio reports.

EDGE Analysis

Holtby has gone 3-1-0 with a 3.49 GAA and an .883 save percentage over his last five appearances. The 32-year-old stopped 24 of 28 shots in Friday's 5-4 victory over Detroit. The Devils are coming off a 3-2 loss to the Kings on Sunday. New Jersey has posted a subpar 3-5-0 record through January while averaging 31.5 shots on goal.

Holtby made 24 saves on 28 shots in a 5-4 win over the Red Wings on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Holtby and Alex Nedeljkovic really just kept trading leads in this one, with Holtby hanging on to net the win. The 32-year-old netminder has won his last two starts since coming on in relief of Jake Oettinger on Jan. 18 against the Canadiens, though he has allowed four goals in each. Though the veteran has been shaky throughout this season, Oettinger has done little to solidify the situation, so it may be Holtby's job to lose at this point.

Holtby will defend the cage Friday in Detroit, Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Holtby has posted a 7-8-1 record with a 2.61 GAA and a .916 save percentage over 19 appearances this season. The 32-year-old was shaky in his last start Thursday versus Buffalo, surrendering four goals on 24 shots en route to a 5-4 victory. Detroit has averaged 30 shots on goal and 2.95 goals for alongside a 13-6-2 record at home this season.

Holtby stopped just 20 of 24 shots but came away with a 5-4 win over the Sabres on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The Stars came one shot from doubling Buffalo's total, but Holtby struggled to fend off the few chances he faced and Dallas trailed for most of the contest. A late offensive surge bailed Holtby out and turned a 4-3 deficit into a 5-4 win over the final eight minutes. Jake Oettinger was pulled from each of his last two starts, opening the door for Holtby to take back a larger share of playing time, but this performance did little to earn Holtby more playing time moving forward.

Holtby will defend the cage on the road against Buffalo on Thursday, Bruce LeVine of Dallas Stars Radio reports.

EDGE Analysis

Holtby saw just three shots in a relief outing against Montreal on Tuesday but will now be making his first start since Jan. 9 versus the Blues. While Jake Oettinger may be the netminder of the future for Dallas, the 32-year-old Holtby still appears to have something left in the tank to at least split the workload heading into the rest of the 2021-22 campaign.