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Rantanen, Duchene, Johnston each have goal and assist as Stars beat Kings 4-1

Mikko Rantanen, Matt Duchene and Wyatt Johnston had a goal and an assist each and Casey DeSmith tied a Dallas record with his 11th consecutive game earning points as the Stars rall...

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Rantanen scores lone shootout goal as Stars rally past Penguins 3-2

Mikko Rantanen’s final-round score was the only goal of the shootout and Jake Oettinger made 27 saves as the Dallas Stars beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Sunday night

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Removed from LTIR Duchene (upper body) was activated from long-term injured reserve Sunday.

Impact Following a 24-game absence, Duchene is poised to return to the lineup against Pittsburgh on Sunday. He has produced one goal, two points, three shots on net, four blocked shots and two hits in four appearances this season.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Officially deemed day-to-day Duchene (upper body) is considered day-to-day but won't be ready to play versus New Jersey on Wednesday, Owen Newkirk of DLLS Sports reports.

Impact Duchene has been on the shelf since Oct. 18 versus the Blues due to his upper-body issue, a stretch of 22 games on injured reserve. Once given the all-clear, the veteran center could be shifted to the wing to try to cover for Tyler Seguin (knee), who is expected to be out long term.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin is likely out for the rest of the NHL season with a torn ACL

Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin is expected to miss the rest of the NHL season with a torn ACL in his right knee

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Making Canadian trip Duchene (upper body) will join the Stars for their four-game road trip, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports Wednesday.

Impact Duchene has already missed 15 games due to his upper-body injury, so he can be activated off long-term injured reserve at any point. Given his extended layoff, the 34-year-old center may be in danger of missing the 20-goal threshold for the first time since 2020-21. Once cleared to play, Duchene will likely slot into a bottom-six role but could move up the lineup if he shifts to the wing.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

With Stars placing Matt Duchene, Adam Erne on LTIR, could Jamie Benn make season debut? The Dallas Stars placed Matt Duchene and Adam Erne on LTIR Monday.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Moves to LTIR Duchene (upper body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Monday.

Impact Despite being considered day-to-day, Duchene has missed the last 14 games. It's unclear when he will be available to return to the lineup. His move to LTIR could lead to the activation of Jamie Benn (upper body), who hasn't played yet this season after undergoing surgery for a collapsed lung in late September. Duchene has registered one goal, one assist, three shots on net, four blocked shots and two hits in four appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Duchene (upper body) has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the Flyers, Owen Newkirk of DLLS Sports reports.

Impact Duchene will miss his 14th straight game. He has played only four times this season, garnering a goal and an assist. The 34-year-old has been day-to-day for four weeks and will try to return to the lineup Tuesday, when the Stars are home to the Islanders.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't travel on road trip to Canada Duchene (upper body) will not travel with the Stars for their impending two-game road trip, according to Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine on Sunday.

Impact Duchene will remain in Dallas and continue to work his way back to full strength while his club heads to Canada for a pair of games against the Senators and Canadiens on Tuesday and Thursday, respectively. The Ontario native last played Oct. 18, and it doesn't seem like he's close to returning to the lineup when taking into account this latest update.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for Saturday Duchene (upper body) won't travel with the Stars for Saturday's game in Nashville, per Dallas beat writer Robert Tiffin on Friday.

Impact Duchene hasn't been in the lineup since Oct. 18. He has a goal and an assist in four appearances with the Stars in 2025-26. The Stars are hoping to have Duchene join the team for their upcoming two-game road trip to Canada, which begins Tuesday in Ottawa, so he might be getting close to returning. When Duchene is ready, he'll probably serve in a middle-six capacity and receive power-play ice time.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Thursday Duchene (upper body) will sit out his ninth straight game Thursday against Anaheim, Dallas beat writer Robert Tiffin reports.

Impact Duchene had a terrific 2024-25 season at the age of 33. He had 30 goals and 52 assists with 27 points coming via the power play, in 82 regular-season games. He had a goal and an assist in four appearances this season, before his injury.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stars and Gulutzan get extra point that means little more in shootout win over Oilers

That extra point Dallas got for winning a shootout meant a little more for coach Glen Gulutzan and the Stars

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Tuesday Duchene (upper body) isn't expected to play Tuesday against Edmonton, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Duchene remains day-to-day due to his upper-body injury, and he'll be unavailable for an eighth consecutive game Tuesday. It's not yet clear when he'll be in the mix to return to game action, but his next opportunity to do so will be Thursday against the Ducks.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Saturday Duchene (upper body) will miss Saturday's tilt in Florida, as reports.

Impact Duchene is no longer in concussion protocol, according to head coach Glen Gulutzan, but is day-to-day depending on how he is feeling. Duchene will miss his sixth straight game. He has one goal and one assist in four games this season.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Why Roope Hintz isn't playing, and why Matt Duchene isn't playing tonight for Stars vs. Lightning | Sporting News Dallas is quite shorthanded.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Won't play Thursday Duchene (upper body) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Lightning, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.

Impact Duchene will miss a fifth consecutive game due to his upper-body injury, and it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return. Roope Hintz (undisclosed) will also remain sidelined Thursday, so Tyler Seguin and Wyatt Johnston should continue to serve as the Stars' top centers.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed day-to-day Duchene (upper body) is day-to-day and isn't expected to suit up for Tuesday's home game against the Capitals, according to Brien Rea of Victory+.

Impact Duchene has sat out four consecutive games and five of the last six while tending to an upper-body injury, which he sustained against the Wild on Oct. 14. Roope Hintz (undisclosed) is also day-to-day, so the Stars are currently thin up the middle. Tyler Seguin and Wyatt Johnston are filling top-six center roles while Duchene and Hintz work their way back to full strength.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still unavailable Duchene (upper body) won't play against Nashville on Sunday, per Stars beat reporter Robert Tiffin.

Impact Duchene remains day-to-day and will miss his fourth straight game. He has collected one goal, one assist, three shots on net, four blocked shots and two hits over four appearances this season.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Duchene (upper body) won't play Saturday versus the Hurricanes, independent beat writer Robert Tiffin reports.

Impact Duchene is still a possibility for Sunday's game versus the Predators. This will be his fourth absence in the last five games as he continues to deal with a nagging injury.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain sidelined Thursday Duchene (upper body) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Kings, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Duchene has been dealing with an upper-body injury for the past week, and he'll be unavailable for a second consecutive matchup Thursday. It's not yet clear whether he'll be able to suit up Saturday against Carolina.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Duchene (upper body) won't play against Columbus on Tuesday, Brien Rea of Victory+ reports.

Impact Duchene is day-to-day while battling a lingering injury. He sat out Thursday's 5-3 loss to Vancouver before returning to the lineup in a 3-1 defeat versus the Blues on Saturday. Duchene has produced one goal, one assist, three shots on net, four blocked shots and two hits across four appearances this season. With Duchene unavailable for at least one game, Justin Hryckowian will probably play against the Blue Jackets on Tuesday.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Tuesday's game Duchene missed practice Monday due to his upper-body injury but is considered probable for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jackets, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News re...

Impact Duchene returned from his upper-body injury Saturday in St. Louis, but the issue is still bothering him a few days later. Head coach Glen Gulutzan didn't seem too concerned about Duchene's status for Tuesday's matchup, but the Stars will likely monitor his status during morning skate before officially determining his status.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to return Duchene (upper body) is expected to play Saturday in St. Louis, per the NHL media site.

Impact Duchene was regarded as a game-time decision Saturday after missing Thursday's 5-3 loss to Vancouver. He has a goal and two points in three outings this season. Justin Hryckowian will be a healthy scratch to correspond with Duchene's return.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Duchene (upper-body) will be a game-time decision versus St. Louis on Saturday, per Sam Nestler of DLLS Stars.

Impact Duchene will attempt to return to the ice after missing Thursday's contest against Vancouver. Duchene had a terrific 2024-25 campaign, tallying 30 goals and 52 assists in 82 regular-season games. He had a goal and an assist in three games this season, before his injury.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Rantanen, Duchene, Johnston each have goal and assist as Stars beat Kings 4-1

Rantanen scores lone shootout goal as Stars rally past Penguins 3-2

Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin is likely out for the rest of the NHL season with a torn ACL

Stars and Gulutzan get extra point that means little more in shootout win over Oilers