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Goalie nods: Rynnas starts for Stars, who are looking for answers in net

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DALLAS, TX - SEPTEMBER 18: Jussi Rynnas #40 of the Dallas Stars poses for his official headshot for the 2014-2015 season on September 18, 2014 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

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Stars turn to Rynnas

Jussi Rynnas will make his Dallas debut tonight -- and play in the NHL for the first time since Feb. 2013 -- when the Stars take on the Wings in Detroit.

The Finnish netminder, who first broke in with Toronto but came back to North America this year after a stint in the SM-liiga, had previously spent all of this season with Dallas’ AHL affiliate in Texas. But with Anders Lindback (who cleared waivers today, and is headed to the minors) and Kari Lehtonen struggling, Stars brass opted to give Rynnas a shot.

Rynnas has fared reasonably well at the AHL level this season, going 5-1-4 with a .913 save percentage and 2.58 GAA.

For Detroit, Jimmy Howard gets the call in goal.

Elsewhere...

Canucks at Pens: Eddie Lack vs. Thomas Greiss

Caps at ‘Canes: Braden Holtby vs. Anton Khudobin

Jackets at Panthers: Sergei Bobrovsky vs. Roberto Luongo

Isles at Sens: Jaroslav Halak vs. Craig Anderson

Devils at Leafs: Cory Schneider vs. Jonathan Bernier

Blues at Preds: Martin Brodeur vs. Pekka Rinne

Avs at Flames: Semyon Varlamov vs. Karri Ramo

Kings at Coyotes: Mike Smith for Arizona, Martin Jones likely for L.A.

Bruins at Sharks: Antti Niemi for San Jose, no word yet on a Boston starter.