Blackwell has played in two straight games while Roope Hintz (face) is out. Prior to that, Blackwell was scratched for five straight contests. The 31-year-old's playing time outlook took a hit ...

He has accounted for 25 goals, 52 points, 132 shots on net, 38 blocked shots and 36 hits in 59 appearances this season. Hintz will replace Colin Blackwell in Sunday's lineup.

Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (53) celebrates his third goal of the game with center Roope Hintz (24) during the third period of an NHL game against the St. Louis Blues, Sunday, March 2 ...

The Stars are red-hot, and so is their top center, Roope Hintz. The 28-year-old is riding a four-game point streak, and he was named the NHL's Second Star of the Week for the week ending March 30th.