Oettinger allowed four goals on 36 shots in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Predators. The last two goals were empty-netters.

EDGE Analysis

Oettinger played a solid first period, but the Predators started to take control in the second. This was Oettinger's first action since Dec. 15 when he suffered a lower-body injury. He dropped to 11-8-2 with a 2.99 GAA and a .901 save percentage through 22 outings this season. Oettinger should retake the No. 1 job in goal soon, though Scott Wedgewood is likely to start Saturday in Chicago for the second half of the back-to-back.

Oettinger will get the starting nod at home against Nashville on Friday, Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports.

EDGE Analysis

Oettinger will return from a 12-game absence Friday and is suiting up for the first time since Dec. 15. Prior to the injury, he was in a bit of a rut -- over his last 10 appearances, Oettinger is 3-5-1 with a 3.75 GAA and an .870 save percentage. He's 11-7-2 with a 2.93 GAA in 21 games overall this season.

Oettinger (lower body) is expected to dress for Friday's home game against Nashville.

EDGE Analysis

It's not clear if Oettinger will get the start, but it sounds like he's at least going to serve as the backup. The 25-year-old was last in net Dec. 15. He has an 11-7-2 record, 2.93 GAA and .901 save percentage in 21 outings this year. Although the goaltender might not start Friday, the Stars are likely to start leaning on him heavily now that Oettinger has recovered, which will eat into Scott Wedgewood's playing time.

Oettinger (lower body) is a "possibility" for Friday's game versus the Predators, coach Pete DeBoer told Brian Rea of Bally Sports Southwest on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Although DeBoer has labeled Oettinger a "possibility" against Nashville, there's evidently "still a lot to be discussed internally" in regards to how the Stars will proceed with the 25-year-old netminder, so he should still be considered a major question mark for Friday's contest. Oettinger's gone 11-7-2 while posting a 2.93 GAA and a .901 save percentage through 21 appearances this year.

Oettinger (lower body) isn't expected to return for Wednesday's home contest against Minnesota, per Stars' radio analyst Bruce LeVine.

EDGE Analysis

Oettinger, who hasn't been in the lineup since Dec. 15, wants to participate in a full practice before returning, which hasn't happened yet. Dallas recalled Matt Murray from AHL Texas on Wednesday in anticipation of Oettinger not being an option versus the Wild. The injured goaltender's next potential opportunity to play will arrive Friday versus Nashville.

Oettinger (lower body) won't be in the lineup Saturday against Nashville, according to Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News.

EDGE Analysis

Oettinger, who was upgraded to day-to-day by coach Peter DeBoer on Wednesday, will miss his 10th consecutive contest. His next chance to play will be Monday against Minnesota. Scott Wedgewood, who will get the nod Saturday versus the Predators, has been starting regularly during Oettinger's absence.

Oettinger's (lower body) timetable has been upgraded from "week-to-week" to "day-to-day," coach Peter DeBoer told Saad Yousuf of The Athletic on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Oettinger participated in Wednesday's optional skate. The 25-year-old goaltender hasn't played since Dec. 15, but it sounds like it won't be long before he makes his return. When Oettinger is available, Scott Wedgewood will slide back into the No. 2 role while Matt Murray will presumably return to AHL Texas.

Oettinger (lower body) resumed skating but will remain sidelined Sunday, Stars' radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports.

EDGE Analysis

Oettinger is "probably further away than he is closer," according to coach Pete DeBoer, meaning Scott Wedgewood will continue to serve as Dallas' primary goaltender for the time being. The 25-year-old Oettinger has already missed the Stars' last six games. He's 11-7-2 with a .901 save percentage on the year.

Oettinger (lower body) won't be available for Friday's game versus Chicago, Dallas Stars Radio Host Owen Newkirk reports.

EDGE Analysis

Oettinger, who will miss a sixth straight contest Friday, remains week-to-week with his lower-body issue. Scott Wedgewood will likely continue to operate as a workhorse in goal for the Stars until Oettinger is ready to return.

Oettinger (lower body) is considered week-to-week, per Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Pete DeBoer said Monday that Oettinger's test results revealed that the 25-year-old netminder isn't expected to be dealing with a long-term injury. Still, it's a tough situation for the Stars and for Oettinger's fantasy managers to have him unavailable for next little while. Scott Wedgewood, who should see the bulk of the starts in Oettinger's absence, will be backed up by Matt Murray in Monday's contest against Seattle.