Holtby made three saves on three shots in relief in a 5-3 loss to the Canadiens on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Holtby had missed the previous three games under COVID-19 protocols before coming on in relief of Jake Oettinger Tuesday. The 32-year-old had been solid prior to missing time, as he has gone 6-8-1 with a 2.56 GAA and .920 save percentage this season. If Oettinger continues to struggle, the former Capitals starting netminder may have a shot at increased playing time in the second half.

Holtby exited the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Holtby has posted a 6-8-1 record with a 2.56 GAA and a .920 save percentage over 17 appearances this season. The 32-year-old could defend the cage as soon as Tuesday's contest against Montreal at home. Anton Khudobin is likely to be reassigned upon Holtby's return.

Holtby was designated for the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Holtby has posted a 6-8-1 record this season with a 2.56 GAA and a .920 save percentage. He is doubtful to appear in Wednesday's contest with Seattle. A call-up may be required to play the backup spot to netminder Jake Oettinger as Ben Bishop (knee) has been ruled out indefinitely.

Holtby made 29 saves, allowing two goals, in a 2-1 loss to the Blues on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Holtby was unable to get his seventh win of the season Sunday, falling to St. Louis despite a strong performance. After holding St. Louis scoreless in the first and second periods, the netminder gave up two power-play goals in quick succession in the third to the Blues' Ryan O'Reilly and Jordan Kyrou. Holtby has now started two of the Stars' last five contests.

Holtby will start between the pipes Sunday against St. Louis, per Lou Korac of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Holtby has posted a 2-3-0 record with a 3.18 GAA and a .902 save percentage since Dec. 6. The 32-year-old allowed three goals, saved 30 shots and took home a loss against the Blues in their last meeting.

Holtby made 37 saves in regulation and overtime and stopped both shootout attempts he faced in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

It certainly wasn't his sharpest performance, but Holtby came up big when it counted. The victory snapped a three-game losing streak for the veteran netminder, and on the season he sports a 2.59 GAA and .919 save percentage, an impressive return to form after two down years in Washington and Vancouver.

Holtby will get the starting nod at home versus the Panthers on Thursday, Bruce LeVine of Dallas Stars Radio reports.

EDGE Analysis

Holtby will be making his first appearance between the pipes since Dec. 17 against the Blues while the rest of the team has been shut down since Dec. 20 versus Minnesota. The veteran netminder enters Thursday's tilt mired in a three-game losing streak during which he's posted a subpar 3.40 GAA. Unless Holtby goes on a heater at some point, he figures to spend the year splitting the crease with youngster Jake Oettinger.

Holtby and the Stars won't face Arizona on Sunday due to COVID-19 postponements.

EDGE Analysis

Holtby hasn't suited up since Dec. 17 and he won't get the chance to play until at least Jan. 6 against Florida. He's allowed 10 goals during his active three-game losing streak.

Holtby's games between the Stars and Colorado on Wednesday and Friday have been postponed.

EDGE Analysis

Holtby will have to wait until Sunday at the earliest to continue his season. The 32-year-old lost three consecutive games before the break but still boasts a 2.44 GAA and .922 save percentage in 15 contests.

Holtby and the Stars will not face Nashville on Monday due to COVID-19 protocols.

EDGE Analysis

Holtby has coughed up 10 goals during his current three-game losing streak. Dallas' next game is scheduled for Wednesday in Colorado.