Ales Hemsky, who missed Wednesday's practice with an unspecified issue, is probable for Friday's game against the Avalanche, NHL.com's Mark Stepneski reports.

Hemsky, who missed Wednesday's practice with an unspecified issue, is probable for Friday's game against the Avalanche, NHL.com's Mark Stepneski reports.

Analysis:

Hemsky -- who has notched 26 points in 55 games to date -- worked on a line with Jason Spezza and Erik Cole on Thursday and appears poised to remain in action for the Stars on Friday.