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Breaks out moves for goal Lyubushkin scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Devils.

Impact Lyubushkin went coast-to-coast for the Stars' second tally, finishing with a snipe over a sliding Brett Pesce that evaded Jacob Markstrom's save attempt. The 30-year-old Lyubushkin had gone nearly two years without a goal, his last coming March 15, 2023 as a member of the Sabres in a game against the Capitals. He's up to 12 points this season, three shy of his career high from the 2021-22 campaign. He's added 36 shots on net, 68 hits, 98 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating through 59 appearances.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Harley scores in final seconds to lift Stars to 4-3 win over Devils

Thomas Harley scored from near the blue line with 4.8 seconds remaining, lifting Dallas to a 4-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils after the Stars squandered a two-goal lead in th...

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Returns to Sunday's game Lyubushkin (upper body) returned to Sunday's game against the Blues in the second period, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Lyubushkin sustained an upper-body injury on his first shift Sunday, and he was deemed questionable to return. However, he wasn't forced to miss much time, signaling that it doesn't seem as though he's dealing with a significant issue. Assuming he doesn't face any setbacks later in Sunday's game, it wouldn't be surprising to see him remain available for Tuesday's game against the Devils.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain for rest of game Lyubushkin sustained an upper-body injury in Sunday's game versus the Blues and is questionable to return.

Impact Lyubushkin crashed into the end wall on his first shift after a collision with St. Louis' Radek Faksa, who received a minor penalty on the play for boarding. Cody Ceci and Matt Dumba will receive extra ice time on the right side if Lyubushkin is unable to return to Sunday's divisional contest.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Lyubushkin (undisclosed) is good to play Saturday versus New Jersey, per Mike Heika of the Stars' official site.

Impact Lyubushkin has 11 assists, 62 hits and 82 blocks in 53 outings in 2024-25. He missed two games due to his injury. Brendan Smith is set to be a healthy scratch due to Lyubushkin's return.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Set to sit Saturday Lyubushkin (undisclosed) is expected to heal from his injury during the 4 Nations Face-Off break, indicating he won't play Saturday versus the Sharks, Stars radio analyst Bruce LeV...

Impact Lyubushkin was already ruled out for Friday's game against the Kings. The 30-year-old will have about two weeks to heal up before the season resumes. Brendan Smith will get a chance to play during Lyubushkin's absence.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Friday Lyubushkin (undisclosed) will miss Friday's tilt against the Kings, according to Mike Heika of the Stars' official site.

Impact Lyubushkin is also unlikely to play Saturday in San Jose, but he hasn't been ruled out for that clash. He has 11 assists, 16 PIM, 62 hits and 82 blocks in 53 outings in 2024-25. Brendan Smith is set to draw into the lineup due to Lyubushkin's absence.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Friday Lyubushkin's (undisclosed) status against the Kings on Friday will be determined following the morning skate, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.

Impact Lyubushkin logged just 10:47 of ice time against the Ducks on Tuesday before being forced to exit the contest due to his undisclosed injury. Considering the defenseman has yet to find the back of the net this season and recorded just two shots in his last five games, fantasy players probably shouldn't be banking on him suddenly offering offensive upside.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Tuesday Lyubushkin (undisclosed) was hurt in Tuesday's game versus the Ducks and there was no update on his status after the contest, independent Stars reporter Robert Tiffin reports.

Impact Lyubushkin didn't play in the third period due to the injury. With Miro Heiskanen (knee) already on injured reserve and facing a long-term absence, losing another blueliner could test the Stars' depth. Brendan Smith would likely get the first chance to fill in if Lyubushkin is unavailable for Friday's game in Los Angeles.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in with helper Lyubushkin notched an assist in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Lyubushkin has three helpers over his last eight games. The 30-year-old defenseman saw 15:39 of ice time Sunday despite being listed on the top pairing. Any gains in usage he was going to receive in the absence of Miro Heiskanen (knee) likely evaporated when the Stars acquired Cody Ceci from the Sharks on Saturday. Lyubushkin will instead remain a physical presence in a depth role, one that's seen him produce 11 helpers, 29 shots on net, 62 hits, 81 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating through 52 outings this season.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in back-to-back games Lyubushkin posted an assist, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Lyubushkin has followed up a 10-game point drought with a helper in each of the last two contests. This burst of offense is unlikely to last long for the 30-year-old defenseman, who plays in more of a physical role on the Stars' blue line. He has 10 helpers, 26 shots on net, 70 blocked shots, 51 hits and a plus-8 rating through 46 appearances. Lyubushkin's career high in points is 15 from the 2021-22 campaign he split between the Coyotes and the Maple Leafs, and he's in a position to top that number in 2024-25.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Garners helper Lyubushkin notched an assist in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Lyubushkin snapped a 10-game point drought when he helped out on the first of Jason Robertson's two goals in the contest. The 30-year-old Lyubushkin has held a steady spot on the Stars' blue line this year, but he offers little in the way of offense. He's at nine assists, 26 shots on net, 51 hits, 66 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating through 45 appearances, so he won't help in many fantasy formats.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Staying in lineup Thursday Lyubushkin (upper body) will be in action against the Flyers on Thursday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Lyubushkin was injured against the Rangers on Tuesday but won't miss any additional game time. Considering the blueliner is stuck in a season-long goal drought and has managed just one helper in his last 12 contests, few fantasy players will be impacted by Lyubushkin staying in the lineup.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to finish game Lyubuhskin (upper body) is doubtful to return to Tuesday's game versus the Rangers.

Impact It's unclear when Lyubushkin was injured, but he did not come out of the locker room for the third period. The 30-year-old defenseman can be considered day-to-day for now. If he misses Thursday's game in Philadelphia, Matt Dumba will likely draw into the lineup.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up assist Lyubushkin recorded an assist, six hits and two blocked shots in Friday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Wild.

Impact The helper was Lyubushkin's second over 12 contests in December. The 30-year-old defenseman has occasionally had to play a larger role due to absences this month, but with the Stars' blue line near full strength, he's in a third-pairing spot. The Russian blueliner has eight helpers, 21 shots on net, 44 hits, 56 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating through 34 appearances. Outside of the deepest banger leagues, Lyubushkin doesn't make for a strong fantasy option.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gathers helper Sunday Lyubushkin logged an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Flames.

Impact Lyubushkin ended a seven-game slump when he assisted on a Jason Robertson tally in the second period. Long gaps between points shouldn't come as a surprise since Lyubushkin is more valued for his physical play than his offense. He has seven helpers, 15 shots on net, 31 hits, 46 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating through 27 outings this season, putting him one point shy of matching his production from 74 games between the Ducks and the Maple Leafs in the 2023-24 regular season.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes assist in win Lyubushkin notched an assist, two hits, three blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Lightning.

Impact Lyubushkin had a shot attempt that pinged in off Evgenii Dadonov. The helper was Lyubushkin's sixth over 10 contests in November, which is one of the best stretches of his career. That's all the offense the 30-year-old blueliner has this year, and he's added 21 hits, 37 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating over 19 appearances. His career high in points is 14 from the 2021-22 campaign, which he split between the Coyotes and the Maple Leafs, but it's too soon to tell if he'll come close to that mark this year.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes pair of helpers Lyubushkin notched two assists, two shots on goal, a plus-2 rating and four blocked shots in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Wild.

Impact Lyubushkin has just five assists this season, all of which have come over seven contests in November. This was his second multi-point effort of the campaign, as he helped out on both of Mason Marchment's goals. Lyubushkin's biggest contributions are usually of the physical variety -- he's recorded at least one blocked shot in each game this season. The blueliner has 30 blocks, 17 hits, eight shots on net and a plus-4 rating through 16 appearances while filling a bottom-four role.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Generates assist Lyubushkin logged an assist, three hits, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Lyubushkin has found some offense in November, posting three assists over his last three contests. The defenseman did not get on the scoresheet over nine games in October. That's not unusual -- he brings a physical element to the Stars' blue line, with little offense to add. He's recorded six shots on net, four PIM, 15 hits, 22 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 12 appearances in a bottom-four role.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes offense in defeat Lyubushkin provided two even-strength assists in Friday's 6-4 defeat to the Panthers.

Impact Lyubushkin's pair of helpers were his first two points of the campaign. The Russian blueliner added one shot, one block, two hits and a plus-2 rating in 18:33 of ice time to round out a solid fantasy performance. Lyubushkin is currently paired with offensive-minded Thomas Harley, so there could be an opportunity for the former to challenge his career-high mark in points (15) which he achieved during the 2021-22 campaign between Arizona and Toronto.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ilya Lyubushkin Rips Maple Leafs for 'Unacceptable' Contract Offer Ilya Lyubushkin opened up about why he chose the Stars over the Maple Leafs.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

5 things to know about Stars defenseman, Ilya Lyubushkin, a.k.a. 'The Russian Bear' As a part of an overhaul of the team’s blue line, Lyubushkin signed a three-year deal with the Stars ahead of the 2024-25 season.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Player Profile: Ilya Lyubushkin | Dallas Stars Lyubushkin is a top penalty killer and is typically among team leader's in hits and blocked shots

AUGUST 29, 2024 • NHL.COM

Inks two-year agreement Lyubushkin signed a two-year, $6.5 million contract with the Stars on Monday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Lyubushkin had eight points (all assists), 57 PIM, 176 hits and 168 blocks in 74 regular-season contests between Anaheim on Toronto in 2023-24. The 30-year-old is likely to serve primarily on the third pairing. Between Lyubushkin and Matt Dumba, who also signed a two-year deal with the Stars, Dallas is adding a lot of grit to its defense.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs helper in loss Lyubushkin notched an assist and nine hits in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Bruins in Game 4.

Impact Lyubushkin has had a busy couple of days after making a round trip from Toronto to California to attend the birth of his daughter. The 30-year-old was able to avoid missing a game and now has two assists, 16 hits and three blocked shots over four playoff contests. Lyubushkin remains a steady part of the Maple Leafs' bottom four even as the team faces a 3-1 series deficit heading into Tuesday's Game 5.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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