Training camp, preseason and injury-driven roster decisions

Dallas's preseason evaluation is narrowing toward opening night: practices now feature mostly NHL regulars, special-teams work is increasing, and Trey Taylor remains an extra defenseman. The Stars beat Minnesota 2-0 for their fifth straight preseason win, with goals from Esa Lindell and Matthew Seminoff and a 24-save Rémi Poirier shutout; Oettinger's health, DeSmith's role, defensive pairings and remaining forward-bubble decisions remain central.