Dallas welcomes back Matt Duchene and Nils Lundkvist, adding crucial depth as injuries continue to challenge the team.
The Dallas Stars received a major boost to their lineup Sunday, activating forward Matt Duchene and defenseman Nils Lundkvist from Long-Term Injured Reserve.
Duchene, 33, has been limited to just four games this season, posting a goal and an assist before being sidelined. The veteran forward suffered an undisclosed injury after absorbing a heavy hit from Minnesota Wild defenseman Jake Middleton.
The former All-Star is expected to rejoin the club’s top six, where he can fill in for the injured Tyler Seguin.
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On the blue line, Lundkvist returns after being labeled week-to-week with a lower-body injury. The 23-year-old has appeared in four games this season, recording three points. With Ilya Lyubushkin considered day-to-day due to a lower-body injury, Lundkvist is likely to draw into the second defensive pairing.
The Swedish defenseman, acquired from the New York Rangers just before the 2022-23 season, has played 98 games for Dallas over the past two years, tallying two goals and 22 assists. The Stars re-signed him to a one-year, $1.25 million contract over the summer.
With both players returning to full strength, Dallas regains depth after more injuries continue to pile up.
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