A key Dallas Stars defenseman was pulled from Wednesday’s game after reporting lower-body tightness during warm-ups, with the team opting for caution. Backup Rémi Poirier stepped in to fill the void, though the exact reason for the absence remains understated. The decision highlights the Stars’ careful approach to player safety amid the physical demands of the season. Fans and analysts will be watching to see how the absence impacts the team’s lineup moving forward.

Jake Oettinger was supposed to start Wednesday. He felt some lower-body tightness after the morning skate; the Dallas Stars kept him out as a precaution. Rémi Poirier took the whole…