As expected, the Dallas Stars have recalled a defenseman to their active roster for tonight’s contest. According to a team announcement , the Stars have recalled defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok from the AHL’s Texas Stars.

Given that Dallas only had five healthy defenseman on the roster before this morning’s move, it’s a guarantee that Kolyachonok will draw into the lineup this evening. Although they haven’t been placed on the team’s injured reserve, the Stars are without Thomas Harley for the next few weeks and Ilya Lyubushkin for the next few days.

Tonight will be Kolyachonok’s first NHL appearance since the end of last season. Dallas acquired the Belarusian this summer in a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins that landed Matt Dumba in Pennsylvania. The Penguins acq

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