Duchene scores game-winner in 5-2 victory over Blue Jackets

Matt Duchene made a triumphant return to the lineup after a one-game absence due to injury.

DALLAS - Matt Duchene had a goal and two assists in Thursday night's 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena in Columbus. 

The veteran forward returned to the lineup after missing one game with an upper-body injury.

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Head coach Pete DeBoer continues to be impressed by Duchene's contributions.

"He's driving play for us right now. He's been our best player for a few weeks here," praised DeBoer. "Every time he hits the ice, he's demanding the puck and he's attacking the middle of the ice and holes in the defense and creating room for other people. He's just playing at a really high level right now."

Dallas trailed 2-0 in the first period before battling back with five straight goals.

Mason Marchment, Craig Smith, Tyler Seguin and Jason Robertson also found the back of the net. Robertson's tally was an empty-netter.

Goaltender Jake Oettinger made 25 saves on 27 shots.

The Stars' road trip continues with a matchup against the Jets on Saturday afternoon in Winnipeg. Puck drop is 2:00 p.m. CT.