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Ilya Lyubushkin • D • Stars

Ilya Lyubushkin Returns to Stars Lineup Saturday

Dallas Stars defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin (lower body) will return from a three-game absence on Saturday night against the Florida Panthers. He suffered a lower-body injury last Friday in a contest against the San Jose Sharks. The Stars will pair Lyubushkin with Kyle Capobianco on the third defensive pairing. Nils Lundkvist (illness) will exit the lineup against Florida. Although Lyubushkin isn't a factor in fantasy leagues, he has performed well for the Stars. Over 21 games this season, the Russian defenseman has recorded five assists, 15 shots, 41 blocks, and 30 hits. Four of Ilya Lyubushkin's five helpers have come in his past nine outings.

Yesterday

Roope Hintz • C • Stars

Roope Hintz Good to Go Saturday

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (leg) will play on Saturday night against the Florida Panthers. Hintz was injured during Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild, exiting the action late in the third period. Luckily, he avoided a serious injury and is going to remain in the lineup on Saturday. While Hintz finished Thursday's matchup scoreless, he has been sharp this season. Across 27 contests, Hintz has tallied nine goals and 26 points. He has been held off the score sheet in back-to-back games only twice in 2025-26.

Yesterday

Roope Hintz • C • Stars

Roope Hintz Exits Loss With Injury

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (foot) missed the end of Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild. He needed help to leave the ice after blocking a shot from teammate Miro Heiskanen with his foot. It was a rough night all around for Hintz, who finished with a minus-two rating and saw his point streak end on four games. Hintz has averaged close to a point per game this season, contributing nine goals and 17 assists in 27 games. Matt Duchene could replace Hintz in the top six if he has to miss additional time. The Stars will return to work on Saturday night against the Florida Panthers.

3 days ago

Thomas Harley • D • Stars

Thomas Harley Returns to Stars Lineup Tuesday

Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley (lower body) will rejoin the lineup on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets. He has missed 12 games due to a lower-body injury. Harley is projected to skate on the second defensive pairing and the second power-play unit. Compared to the previous campaign, Harley's scoring rate had dropped in 2025-26, but he has still been impactful. In 18 appearances, Harley has had 10 points (one goal, nine assists), 21 shots, and 43 blocks. He will look to build momentum against a struggling Jets team that has lost seven of its last nine games. Vladislav Kolyachonok will sit out Tuesday's game as a healthy scratch.

5 days ago

Matt Duchene • C • Stars

Matt Duchene Set to Return Against Penguins

Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene (upper body) was activated from long-term Injured Reserve on Sunday and is poised to end a 24-game absence against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Duchene has featured only four times for the Stars this season, recording one goal and one assist. Mavrik Bourque and Sam Steel have seen time in the top six during Duchene's absence. On Sunday, Dallas will also welcome back defenseman Nils Lundkvist (lower body), who has missed 25 games. With Thomas Harley (lower body) still absent, Lundkvist may see increased time on the ice.

7 days ago

Mikko Rantanen • RW • Stars

Mikko Rantanen Picks Up Three Points Against Sharks

Dallas Stars winger Mikko Rantanen posted one goal and two assists in Friday's 4-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks. He started his work with a power-play assist in the first period and completed it with a pair of even-strength points in the third. Rantanen scored as many as three points for the fifth time this season. Only three players have more three-point games in 2025-26: Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon (7), Chicago's Connor Bedard (6), and San Jose's Macklin Celebrini (6). Two of Rantanen's three-point efforts have come in his last four appearances. He has been on fire recently and will head into Sunday's matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins with a five-game point streak and a three-game goal streak. Rantanen ranks third in the league with 25 assists and has posted 38 points in 28 games.

Dec 6

Thomas Harley • D • Stars

Thomas Harley Could Be an Option Next Week

Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley (lower body) will remain out for an 11th consecutive game on Friday against the San Jose Sharks. However, Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan delivered some good news on Friday morning, noting that Harley could return to action next week. Nils Lundkvist (lower body) might also be back on the Dallas' blue line next week. Due to injuries, Vladislav Kolyachonok and Ilya Lyubushkin are working as the second defensive pairing for the Stars. Meanwhile, Kyle Capobianco has received opportunities on the second power-play unit. He has notched four points (one goal, three assists) across the past seven games.

Dec 5

Jake Oettinger • G • Stars

Jake Oettinger Grabs Fourth Consecutive Victory With Shutout

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger logged a 30-save shutout in Wednesday's 3-0 road win against the New Jersey Devils. Dallas' No. 1 collected his second shutout of the season, improving to 12-4-2. On Wednesday, Oettinger recorded his 161st career win to surpass Ed Belfour for the third most in franchise history. Oettinger tends to have some leaky nights, but he has won four consecutive starts and eight of his last seven outings. The 2024 All-Star holds a 2.60 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage this season.

Dec 4

Tyler Seguin • C • Stars

Tyler Seguin Likely Done for the Season

Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin has been diagnosed with a torn ACL in his right knee and is expected to miss the rest of the 2025-26 season. The 33-year-old veteran was injured in Tuesday's loss to the New York Rangers. Nathan Bastian replaced Seguin in the lineup on Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils. Seguin has totaled 17 points (seven goals, 10 assists) in 27 games this season. His absence leaves a big hole to fill, but the Stars could at least have Matt Duchene (upper body) available soon. He has been upgraded to day-to-day after missing six weeks of action.

Dec 4

Tyler Seguin • C • Stars

Tyler Seguin Injured Versus Rangers

Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin (lower body) lasted only 1:12 against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. He exited the action after absorbing a hit from Rangers defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov. His early exit from Tuesday's game leaves Seguin a major doubt for Wednesday's tilt against the New Jersey Devils. So far, Seguin has appeared in all 27 games for the Stars this season, recording seven goals and 17 points. Despite his underwhelming scoring rate, Seguin ranks second among Dallas' forwards with a plus-10 rating. Sam Steel joined the top-six group after Seguin's exit on Tuesday and could play a larger role again in Wednesday's game.

Dec 3

Lian Bichsel • D • Stars

Lian Bichsel to Sit Out 6-8 Weeks

Dallas Stars defenseman Lian Bichsel (lower body) needs surgery and will miss 6-8 weeks. The 21-year-old suffered a lower-body injury during Sunday's victory over the Ottawa Senators. In 26 appearances this season, Bichsel has logged three points (one goal, two assists), nine shots, 24 blocks, 85 hits, and 22 penalty minutes. Vladislav Kolyachonok will replace Bichsel in the Stars defense on Tuesday against the New York Rangers. While Kolyachonok has landed on the score sheet twice in his last three outings, he isn't expected to make a significant impact.

Dec 2

Lian Bichsel • D • Stars

Lian Bichsel Exits With Injury Sunday

Dallas Stars defenseman Lian Bichsel (undisclosed) was hurt during the second period of Sunday's 6-1 win over the Ottawa Senators. He left the game with an undisclosed injury after being involved in a collision with Senators forward Fabian Zetterlund. Bichsel has recorded three points, nine shots, 24 blocks, and 85 hits in 26 games for the season. He has recently seen an increase in ice time due to Dallas' injury situation on defense. Ilya Lyubushkin returned to the lineup on Sunday, but the team is still without Thomas Harley (lower body) and Nils Lundkvist (lower body).

Dec 1

Mikko Rantanen • RW • Stars

Mikko Rantanen Returns to Stars Lineup Wednesday

Dallas Stars winger Mikko Rantanen (suspension) will rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against the Seattle Kraken. The Finnish superstar didn't play in Tuesday's win over the Edmonton Oilers due to an automatic suspension he received for having two game misconduct penalties in three contests. Rantanen is poised to land back on the first line, joining Jamie Benn and Wyatt Johnson, who exploded for four points in Tuesday's 8-3 victory. In his last appearance, Rantanen saw a five-game point streak end. The Calgary Flames became only the fourth team this season to keep Rantanen off the score sheet. He has amassed 28 points (10 goals, 18 assists) in 22 outings.

Nov 27

Jason Robertson • LW • Stars

Jason Robertson Scores in Seventh Consecutive Game

Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson extended his goal streak to seven games and registered two assists as the team dominated against the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night with an 8-3 victory. Robertson notched all of his points on the power play, establishing a new team record by scoring in a seventh consecutive contest. The Stars forward also tied Washington defenseman Jakob Chychrun for the longest active point streak in the league, which stands at eight games. Robertson's recent form has helped him to become the fifth player this season to reach the 30-point plateau. He has tallied 14 goals and 17 assists in 23 contests.

Nov 26

Wyatt Johnston • C • Stars

Wyatt Johnston Ends Dry Spell With Four-Point Performance

Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston finished Tuesday's 8-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers with one goal and three assists. Prior to Tuesday night, Johnstone had been held off the score sheet in four consecutive games. He posted two points, including his goal, on the power play. Despite his recent cold stretch, Johnston has had a productive campaign, scoring 12 goals and 25 points in 23 outings. He leads the NHL with nine power-play goals. More success with the man advantage could be on the horizon for Johnston, as Dallas' next three opponents include Seattle and Ottawa, two of the worst penalty-killing teams in the league.

Nov 26

Mikko Rantanen • RW • Stars

Mikko Rantanen Suspended for One Game

Dallas Stars winger Mikko Rantanen has received an automatic one-game suspension due to a second match penalty in three games. Rantanen was tossed from the game for boarding on Nov. 18 against the New York Islanders and received another ejection for boarding in Saturday's loss to the Calgary Flames. As a result of the suspension, Rantanen must sit out Tuesday's Western Conference Finals rematch against the Edmonton Oilers. He will be eligible to return to action on Wednesday night against the Seattle Kraken. Due to Rantanen's absence, Sam Steel may receive another opportunity in the top six. Meanwhile, Matt Duchene (upper body) could be another option if he is ready to return to the lineup.

Nov 23

Thomas Harley • D • Stars

Thomas Harley to Miss Road Trip

Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley (lower body) will not join the team for an upcoming four-game road trip, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports. Harley has missed two games with a lower-body injury and is going to need a bit more time to recover. He has been officially listed as week-to-week. Ilya Lyubushkin (undisclosed) won't be on the plane either, leaving the Dallas blue line without two regular contributors. Vladislav Kolyachonok was brought up from the minors this week and is set to remain in the lineup until the injuries clear up. However, he was used very sparingly in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the New York Islanders, as Kolyachonok logged less than 10 minutes of ice time.

Nov 19

Ilya Lyubushkin • D • Stars

Ilya Lyubushkin Out on Tuesday

Dallas Stars defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin (undisclosed) won't play in Tuesday's matchup against the New York Islanders. He will exit the lineup due to an undisclosed injury and is considered day-to-day. Lyubushkin has recorded the second-most blocks on the Stars team with 33 and has picked up four assists in 17 appearances. Additionally, he boasts 22 hits for the season. Dallas will use Vladislav Kolyachonok as Lyubushkin's replacement against the Islanders. Kolyachonok's career numbers are unremarkable, and he is not a recommended fantasy option.

Nov 18

Jamie Benn • LW • Stars

Jamie Benn Makes Season Debut Tuesday

Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn (upper body) will make his season debut in Tuesday's tilt against the New York Islanders. The Stars captain has missed the beginning of the season due to a collapsed lung. Benn will enter the lineup on the fourth line, but he could move up quickly in the lineup, with Matt Duchene (upper body) on the shelf. On Tuesday, Benn is also set to feature on the second power-play unit. Last season, Benn managed 10 power-play points and notched 49 points (16 goals, 33 assists) overall in 80 contests. Although his best days are behind him, the 36-year-old veteran can still make an impact in the offensive zone.

Nov 18

Thomas Harley • D • Stars

Thomas Harley Out Week-to-Week

Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley (lower body) will be out week-to-week. He missed his first game of the season on Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers and will spend some more time on the sidelines due to a lower-body injury. "He was dealing with it. He played three or four games with it," Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan said on Saturday. "It becomes a point right now where you don't want to make the injury worse. It's the smartest decision for the athlete just to take that time now and get it dealt with." Harley is a big piece of the Stars' blue line, averaging nearly 23 minutes of ice time. He has recorded 10 points (one goal, nine assists), 21 shots, and 43 blocks in 18 games. Kyle Capobianco replaced Harley in the lineup on Saturday.

Nov 16

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