Ilya Lyubushkin - NHL News & Rumors

9 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Expected to return Wednesday Lyubushkin (lower body) is set to play Wednesday versus St. Louis, per Brien Rea of Victory+.

Impact Lyubushkin missed Dallas' past four games because of the injury. He has a goal, seven points, 36 PIM, 54 hits and 67 blocks in 39 appearances in 2025-26. The 31-year-old's return might result in Alex Petrovic being a healthy scratch Wednesday.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Monday Lyubushkin (lower body) won't play against Winnipeg on Monday, according to Brien Rea of Victory+.

Impact Lyubushkin will miss his fourth straight game, and it's unclear if he will play in Wednesday's matchup against St. Louis. He has collected one goal, six assists, 24 shots on net, 67 blocked shots and 54 hits in 39 appearances this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Joins team on road Lyubushkin (lower body) has joined the Stars in Utah to skate with his teammates, per Robert Tiffin of D Magazine.

Impact It wouldn't be surprising if Lyubushkin still misses Saturday's game against the mammoth, but at the least, this is a sign that he's making good progress in his recovery. Lyubushkin has a goal, seven points, 36 PIM, 54 hits and 67 blocks in 39 appearances in 2025-26. When Lyubushkin is ready to return, he will probably serve on the third pairing, potentially in place of Alex Petrovic.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Absent from trip Lyubushkin (lower body) didn't join the Stars for their three-game road trip, Robert Tiffin of D Magazine reports Tuesday.

Impact Lyubushkin was originally deemed doubtful for Tuesday's matchup with the Blues, but now it seems he will miss the next three games entirely. Given the length of his expected absence, the blueliner will be a strong candidate to end up on injured reserve in order to free up a roster spot for Dallas.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Tuesday Lyubushkin (lower body) is doubtful to play against St. Louis on Tuesday, according to Robert Tiffin of D Magazine.

Impact Lyubushkin didn't participate in Sunday's practice and will likely miss at least one game. He is poised to accompany the Stars on the team's three-game road trip, but a return to the lineup before it ends against Utah on Saturday is unclear. Lyubushkin has one goal, six assists, 24 shots on net, 67 blocked shots and 54 hits in 39 appearances this season.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Robertson scores 30th goal with a minute left to lift Stars over Blues 3-2

Jason Robertson scored his 30th goal of the season with one minute to play to lift the Dallas Stars to a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Sustains lower-body injury Lyubushkin (lower body) won't return to Friday's game versus the Blues, Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports.

Impact Lyubushkin was injured during the second period and didn't come out for the third. The 31-year-old defenseman can be considered day-to-day until more information is available. The Stars' next game is a rematch with the Blues in St. Louis on Tuesday, and Alex Petrovic would draw in if Lyubushkin can't play.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Stars beat the Capitals 4-1 to end their losing streak at 6 games

Radek Faksa scored a shorthanded goal, Casey DeSmith made 23 saves and the Dallas Stars ended their losing streak at six games by defeating the Washington Capitals 4-1

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Ready to rock Lyubushkin (illness) will return to the lineup against Buffalo on Wednesday, Owen Newkirk of DLLS Sports reports.

Impact Lyubushkin will return to the third pairing after missing Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to Chicago. He has produced one goal, six assists, 17 shots on net, 52 blocked shots and 43 hits across 27 appearances this season. Lyubushkin will replace Kyle Capobianco in Wednesday's lineup.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Saturday Lyubushkin will miss Saturday's game against Chicago with an illness, Owen Newkirk of DLLS Sports reports.

Impact Lyubushkin has one goal, six assists, 43 hits, 52 blocked shots and 23 PIM across 27 games this season. Kyle Capobianco will enter the lineup in place of Lyubushkin. The Stars don't play again until Wednesday and Lyubushkin is expected to be healthy enough to return at that time.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first goal of season Lyubushkin scored a scored in Friday's 8-3 win over the Ducks.

Impact The goal was Lyubushkin's first in four games since he returned from a lower-body injury. The 31-year-old blueliner is likely to occupy a bottom-four role moving forward, where he'll offer physicality with limited scoring potential. The goal was his first of the campaign with go with five assists, 16 shots on net, 37 hits, 48 blocked shots and 21 PIM over 25 outings.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Lyubushkin (lower body) will play against Florida on Saturday, Owen Newkirk of DLLS Sports reports.

Impact Following a three-game absence, Lyubushkin will skate alongside Kyle Capobianco in his return to the lineup. The 31-year-old Lyubushkin has recorded five assists, 15 shots on goal, 41 blocked shots and 30 hits in 21 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not on road trip Lyubushkin (lower body) won't accompany the Starts on the team's upcoming two-game road trip, Stars beat writer Robert Tiffin reports Monday.

Impact As a result, Lyubushkin likely won't be an option for Tuesday against Winnipeg and Thursday against Minnesota. He remains day-to-day after sitting out Sunday's 3-2 shootout win over Pittsburgh. He has generated five assists, 41 blocked shots and 30 hits in 21 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Lyubushkin (lower body) won't play against Pittsburgh on Sunday, according to Dallas beat writer Robert Triffin.

Impact Lyubushkin is day-to-day and will miss at least one game after getting injured in Friday's 4-1 win over San Jose. He has compiled five assists, 41 blocked shots and 30 hits in 21 appearances this season. In his return to the lineup, Nils Lundkvist (lower body) will replace Lyubushkin in Sunday's lineup versus the Penguins.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Lyubushkin (undisclosed) missed practice Saturday and is considered questionable for Sunday's tilt against Pittsburgh, per Mike Heika of the Stars' official site.

Impact Lyubushkin missed six games last month with an undisclosed injury, before returning and playing in four straight games. The defenseman has five assists, 30 hits and 41 blocked shots across 21 games this season. The Stars will likely call someone up if Lyubushkin is unable to play, as they only have five healthy blueliners heading into action Sunday.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Snags assist in return Lyubushkin recorded an assist and two blocked shots in Sunday's 6-1 win over the 6-1 win over the Senators.

Impact Lyubushkin logged 19:08 of ice time in his return from a six-game absence due to an undisclosed injury. He likely would have gotten eased in a bit more if Lian Bichsel (lower body) hadn't exited the game early. Lyubushkin has a helper in each of his last three games and is up to five assists, nine shots on net, 23 hits, 35 blocked shots, 17 PIM and a minus-1 rating over 18 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Lyubushkin (undisclosed) will play against Ottawa on Sunday, according to Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine.

Impact Following a six-game absence, Lyubushkin will replace Vladislav Kolyachonok in Sunday's lineup against the Senators. The 31-year-old Lyubushkin has contributed four assists, nine shots on net, 33 blocked shots and 22 hits in 17 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Friday Lyubushkin (undisclosed) will not play Friday against Utah, according to Sam Nestler of DLLS Stars.

Impact Lyubushkin will sit out his sixth straight game. The 31-year-old has four assists, 33 blocked shots and 22 hit over 17 contests this season. Lyubushkin is close to a return and will get his next chance to play Sunday against Ottawa.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't travel with team Lyubushkin (undisclosed) won't travel with the Stars for their upcoming four-game road trip that begins Thursday in Vancouver, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports...

Impact Lyubushkin was unavailable for Tuesday's game against the Islanders for an undisclosed reason, and it appears as though he'll be sidelined for at least four additional matchups. Vladislav Kolyachonok will likely continue to see playing time for Dallas during the upcoming road trip.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Lyubushkin (undisclosed) won't play against the Islanders on Tuesday, per Brien Rea of Victory+.

Impact Lyubushkin will miss at least one game, but it's unclear when he will be available to return to the lineup. He has supplied four assists, nine shots on goal, 33 blocked shots and 22 hits over 17 appearances this season. Vladislav Kolyachonok will replace Lyubushkin in Tuesday's lineup.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Didn't skate Sunday Lyubushkin (undisclosed) did not practice Sunday and will be evaluated tomorrow, Brien Rea of Victory+ reports.

Impact The Stars defense corps has been ravaged by injuries lately with Lyubushkin potentially joining Thomas Harley (lower body) and Nils Lundkvist (lower body) on the shelf. If Lyubushkin is forced to miss any time, Dallas will need to make a roster move as they'll be short one defenseman. The 31-year-old has four assists in 17 games so far on the year.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in with assist Lyubushkin logged an assist, two hits, two blocked shots and seven PIM in Thursday's 7-0 win over the Canadiens.

Impact Lyubushkin was one of 15 Stars skaters to get on the scoresheet in this big win. The 31-year-old blueliner hasn't been a big factor on offense this season, but he has two helpers over his last four games. For the year, he's at three assists, nine shots on net, 21 hits, 32 blocked shots, 17 PIM and a minus-1 rating over 16 appearances. Once Nils Lundkvist (lower body) is healthy, Lyubushkin may not be an everyday player in the lineup.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Robertson scores twice, Stars beat Canadiens 7-0 for fourth straight win

Jason Robertson had two goals and an assist, Casey DeSmith stopped 24 shots for his first shutout of the season, and the Dallas Stars beat the Montreal Canadiens 7-0

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Provides assist Lyubushkin notched an assist, four PIM and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Avalanche.

Impact Five of the Stars' six defensemen got on the scoresheet in this contest. Lyubushkin made his contribution with the secondary helper on Jason Robertson's goal in the second period. This was Lyubushkin's first point in two games to go with two hits, two blocked shots, six PIM and a plus-3 rating. The 31-year-old adds little offense to the mix but can provide a bit of physicality, though he had just 84 hits in 80 regular-season outings in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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