Dallas Stars right wing Arttu Hyry (lower body) won't be in action on Thursday in Game 6 against the Minnesota Wild, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. The Finnish forward sustained a lower-body injury in Tuesday's Game 5. While he was part of the traveling party to Minnesota, Hyry will be forced to sit out at least one game. In his absence, Michael Bunting will enter the lineup for his 2026 postseason debut. He will skate on the third line with Justin Hryckowian and Jamie Benn. Bunting has been a disappointment for the Stars, posting only two points (one goal, one assist) in 13 outings since coming over from Nashville. Facing elimination from the playoffs, the team needs Bunting to step up with a big performance now more than ever.

Minnesota Wild right wing Bobby Brink will be a healthy scratch in Game 6 against the Dallas Stars on Thursday, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. Combined with the regular season, Brink has picked up only five points (two goals, three assists) in 17 outings since moving to Minnesota. He must significantly improve his production to see regular playing time this postseason. The Wild will insert Nico Strum into the lineup for Game 6. The German veteran has one assist and four hits in two playoff appearances this year. He is unlikely to produce fantasy value as the fourth-line center on Thursday night.

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body) will sit out Game 6 against the Dallas Stars on Thursday, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. He is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury from Game 5 earlier this week. Brodin initially appeared to face an extended absence after being seen on crutches, but there's a possibility Minnesota could have him back in the next game. Jeff Petry will enter the lineup and skate on the third defensive pairing, while Jake Middleton will move up to Brodin's spot on the second pairing. Petry doesn't have much fantasy value these days, but Middleton could make a greater impact in a larger role.

Utah Mammoth winger Clayton Keller registered two assists in Wednesday's 5-4 double-overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. The 27-year-old was involved in both of Utah's first two goals, scored by John Marino and Lawson Crouse. This marked Keller's second multi-point game in the series, giving him five points (one goal, four assists) through five games. Keller shares the scoring lead on his squad with Crouse and Dylan Guenther. The Mammoth captain, who is riding a three-game point streak, will have the spotlight on him on Friday night as he must help his team stave off elimination in Game 6.