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Stars' Anton Khudobin: Decent in shootout loss

After surrendering two goals in the first period, Khudobin settled in the rest of the game before he was beaten by Josh Leivo in the shootout. The 32-year-old has been so-so in backing up netiminder Ben Bishop this campaign, sitting at 13-15-2 to go along with a 2.51 GAA and .925 save percentage.

Stars' Anton Khudobin: Draws another home start Sunday

No. 1 netminder Ben Bishop curiously took to the ice ahead of morning skate, which was a not-so-subtle hint that Khudobin will need to start for the second straight game. Khudobin is 13-15-3 with a 2.54 GAA and .925 save percentage on the season; the ratios over 35 games are serviceable, and it's clear that Stars coach Jim Montgomery has a lot of faith in the backup netminder to help the team secure a playoff berth.

Stars' Anton Khudobin: Makes 35 saves in loss

Khudobin played well, but counterpart Marc-Andre Fleury has been unworldly with six straight wins. Despite the loss, Khudobin is 3-2-0 with a .939 save percentage in six games. However, his season has gone much like Friday did -- his numbers are strong, but it's not leading to that many victories. Khudobin is 13-15-3 with a 2.54 GAA and a .925 save percentage in 34 games this season.

Stars' Anton Khudobin: Tending twine Friday

Khudobin figures to see the bulk of the load until Ben Bishop (lower body) is cleared to return to the lineup. With Khudobin in the crease, the Stars recalled Landon Bow from the minors to serve as the No. 2 versus Vegas.

Stars' Anton Khudobin: Does job in relief

The win will go to Bishop, as the Stars scored a trio of goals before his departure in the second. Khudobin gave up a power-play goal to Jason Zucker soon after coming in, but he shut the door from there to help the team notch a critical victory. One of the league's most reliable backups, Khudobin was likely already scheduled to start Friday's home matchup with Vegas, but Bishop's injury makes that a near certainty.