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Stars' Modano out indefinitely after appendectomy

Published Mar. 17, 2010 7:03 p.m. ET

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Mike Modano of the Dallas Stars is out indefinitely after the star center underwent surgery to remove his appendix.

The 39-year-old Modano, who holds the NHL career scoring record for U.S.-born players, underwent the surgery on Monday.

Modano has appeared in 54 of the Stars' 68 games this season, scoring 13 goals and 13 assists for 26 points.

Modano told the Dallas Morning News late Monday he believed he would miss 1-2 weeks.

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