Stars' Alex Petrovic: Scores second career playoff goal
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Petrovic scored a goal on his only shot, threw two hits and went plus-1 in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Jets in Game 3.
Petrovic's marker was subjected to a lengthy review to determine if he distinctly kicked the puck into the net, but the goal was ultimately upheld. This was Petrovic's first playoff tally since 2016, when he was with the Panthers. The right-shot blueliner appeared in just five regular-season games in 2024-25, but he's already doubled that total in the postseason. He's been steady on the third pairing, chipping in a goal, an assist, six shots on net, 22 hits and 10 blocked shots while averaging 13:55 of ice time. If Petrovic continues to hold his own on the blue line, he could earn himself a full-time role in the regular season in 2025-26.
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Stars' Alex Petrovic: Gathers helper in win
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Petrovic logged an assist and three hits in Monday's 6-2 win over the Avalanche in Game 5.
Petrovic has a helper, four shots on net, six hits and eight blocked shots over five playoff contests. He's done fine as a third-pairing defenseman alongside Lian Bichsel -- the two have played together at AHL Texas. Still, Petrovic or Bichsel will likely be the one to cede a spot in the lineup when Miro Heiskanen (knee) is ready to return.
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Stars' Alex Petrovic: Recalled by NHL club
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Petrovic was recalled from AHL Texas on Friday.
Petrovic was sent to the minors Wednesday, but he'll rejoin the NHL club ahead of postseason play. The 33-year-old appeared in five games for Dallas this year, recording no points, 10 hits, six blocked shots and four PIM while averaging 14:06 of ice time. He's unlikely to play a significant role in the postseason.
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Stars' Alex Petrovic: Heads back to minors
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Petrovic was reassigned to AHL Texas on Wednesday, per Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News.
Petrovic has no points over five appearances with Dallas in 2024-25. He also has five goals, 25 points and 66 PIM in 58 outings with Texas this season.
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Stars' Alex Petrovic: Called up from Texas
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Petrovic was recalled from AHL Texas on Saturday.
Petrovic has logged three games at the NHL level this season, picking up three blocked shots and eight hits while being held off the scoresheet. The defenseman had five goals and 20 assists across 58 AHL games before his recall.
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Stars' Alex Petrovic: Demoted to AHL
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Petrovic was reassigned to AHL Texas on Thursday,
Petrovic was recalled Wednesday as Thomas Harley was unable to play due to an illness. Petrovic was a minus-2 with nary a point in 14:06 of action. He had four goals and 13 points in 21 AHL games before his recall.
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Stars' Alex Petrovic: Called up from minors
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Petrovic was brought up from AHL Texas on Wednesday.
Petrovic has played in just two games for the Stars this season, and he registered four hits, three blocks and two PIM while averaging 10:34 of ice time. Whether Petrovic gets into the lineup versus the Maple Leafs on Wednesday likely depends on whether Thomas Harley (illness) is able to play. In a corresponding move, Matt Dumba (upper body) was designated for injured reserve.
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Stars' Alex Petrovic: Heading to minors
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Petrovic was assigned to AHL Texas on Monday.
Petrovic appeared in the last two games for Dallas, logging four hits and three blocked shots while averaging 10:34 of ice time. However, he'll head back to the minors after Justin Hryckowian was recalled Monday.
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Stars' Alex Petrovic: Recalled from AHL
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Petrovic was called up from AHL Texas on Friday.
The Stars are down to six healthy defensemen with Nils Lundkvist missing the last three games with a lower-body injury, hence the recall of Petrovic. Petrovic has played one NHL game this season and did not hit the scoresheet. The 24-year-old blueliner had three goals and six assists in 14 AHL games before his recall.
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Stars' Alex Petrovic: Sent back to AHL
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Petrovic was sent down to AHL Texas on Sunday.
Petrovic has bounced between the AHL and NHL early this year, though he's yet to suit up in a game with Dallas. The 32-year-old blueliner saw action in only one game last season, logging a pair of hits in 12:52 of ice time.
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Stars' Alex Petrovic: Called up Tuesday
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Petrovic was recalled from AHL Texas on Tuesday.
Petrovic will serve as Dallas' seventh defenseman with Matt Dumba (lower body) being re-evaluated Monday. Petrovic has provided a goal, six PIM and a minus-3 rating for AHL Texas through two regular-season contests.
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Stars' Alex Petrovic: Hits waiver wire
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Petrovic was put on waivers Saturday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Petrovic collected five goals and 22 points in 70 regular-season appearances with AHL Texas in 2023-24. He will likely spend most, if not all, of the 2024-25 campaign in the minors.
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Stars' Alex Petrovic: Re-signs with Dallas
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Petrovic signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Stars on Friday, Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports.
The veteran defenseman played only one regular-season game with the Stars this season -- the first NHL action he had seen since the 2018-19 campaign, when he played 35 games split between Edmonton and Florida. The Stars used Petrovic in seven playoff games this season and while he was unable to pick up a point, he managed 14 hits and four blocked shots.
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Stars' Alex Petrovic: Up from minors
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Petrovic was called up from AHL Texas on Wednesday.
Petrovic recorded five goals and 22 points in 70 regular-season outings with Texas and contributed a marker in seven AHL playoff contests. The 32-year-old isn't likely to play in Game 5 against Colorado on Wednesday.
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Stars' Alex Petrovic: Returned to AHL affiliate
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Petrovic was reassigned to AHL Texas on Tuesday.
Petrovic was demoted to make room for Logan Stankoven on the roster. Petrovic's lone NHL appearance of the year came Monday against the Bruins -- he logged two shots, two hits and a minus-1 rating in 12:52 of ice time against Boston.
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Stars' Alex Petrovic: Summoned from AHL
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Petrovic was recalled from AHL Texas on Monday.
Petrovic has three goals and 16 points in 44 AHL contests this season. He may get a chance to make his Dallas debut Monday against Boston because of injuries to Nils Lundkvist (concussion) and Jani Hakanpaa (upper body).
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Stars' Alex Petrovic: On waivers Friday
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The Stars placed Petrovic on waivers Friday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet,
Petrovic is on a two-way contract and will be sent to AHL Texas once he passes through waivers. He had 27 points in 71 AHL contests last season.
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Stars' Alex Petrovic: Remaining with Dallas
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Petrovic signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Stars on Wednesday.
Petrovic was part of the leadership group at AHL Texas this year, logging a career-best 27 points in 71 contests. The veteran defenseman will likely fill a similar role in 2023-24 while also being available as an option if the Stars are in need of reinforcements on the back end.
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Stars' Alex Petrovic: Among roster cuts
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Petrovic was moved to waivers Sunday by Dallas, per CapFriendly.
Petrovic notched five goals, 19 points and 73 PIM in 71 games with Texas of the AHL last season. He will start the 2022-23 season with the team's minor-league affiliate if he clears.
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Stars' Alex Petrovic: Remaining in Dallas organization
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Petrovic signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Stars on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Petrovic spent all of the 2021-22 campaign with AHL Texas, logging 19 points in 71 contests. The defenseman hasn't gotten into an NHL game since 2018-19, so this is more of a depth move for the Stars. Petrovic shouldn't be expected to see much time with the big club unless a number of injuries arise on the Dallas blue line.
