Matt Duchene out for three months after core muscle surgery
ESPN NHL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 5:16 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene will be sidelined for up to three months following core muscle surgery, the team announced on October 12, 2026. Duchene's injury occurred in the early stages of the season, impacting his availability and the team's lineup. He will undergo a recovery process that is expected to take several weeks after the surgery. The Stars will need to adjust their strategies during his absence, as Duchene is a key player on their roster.
- •Matt Duchene has core muscle surgery.
- •He will miss up to three months of play.
- •The injury occurred early in the season.
- •Duchene's surgery was announced on October 12, 2026.
- •Stars will need to adjust their lineup.
- 5:47 PMESPN NHL — Stars' Duchene to miss 3 months after core muscle surgery
- 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Dallas Stars veteran forward Matt Duchene will miss about 3 months after surgery
"FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Stars veteran forward Matt Duchene is expected to miss about three months after the team said Monday that he had surgery to repair a core injury. Duchene hasn't played in a game this season after dealing in training camp with what had been called a lower-body injury.
"Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene will be out for up to three months after having core muscle surgery, the team said Monday.
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External links- ESPN NHLOct 12, 2026, 5:47 PMStars' Duchene to miss 3 months after core muscle surgery
Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene will be out for up to three months after having core muscle surgery, the team said Monday.
- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 5:15 PMDallas Stars veteran forward Matt Duchene will miss about 3 months after surgery
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Stars veteran forward Matt Duchene is expected to miss about three months after the team said Monday that he had surgery to repair a core injury. Duchene hasn't played in a game this season after dealing in training camp with what had been called a lower-body injury.
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