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Matt Duchene starts NHL season on long-term injured reserve for Stars

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 2:51 AM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Matt Duchene starts NHL season on long-term injured reserve for Stars

Summary

The Dallas Stars begin their 2026-27 NHL season against the St. Louis Blues without Matt Duchene, who is on long-term injured reserve due to a lower-body injury sustained during training camp. Duchene must miss at least 10 games and 24 calendar days, meaning the earliest he can return is on October 25 against the New York Islanders. The injury situation is complicated, as Duchene initially appeared healthy before experiencing setbacks during camp. Despite being past his prime, Duchene remains a key scorer for the Stars, having recorded 16 goals and 29 assists in the previous season.

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Status Watch

•Stars open the season against St. Louis on October 3.
•Duchene is on long-term injured reserve due to a lower-body injury.
•He must miss a minimum of 10 games and 24 days.
•Earliest return could be on October 25 against the Islanders.
•Duchene posted 45 points in 56 games last season.

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2:51 AMYahoo Sports — When is Matt Duchene Coming Back? Injury Return Timeline for Stars Star

What they're saying

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The Dallas Stars are beginning their 2026-27 NHL season on Friday night. They’ll take on the St. Louis Blues. And the Stars are doing it without one of their stars, Matt Duchene. Duchene is past his prime, but he still remains a reliable scorer when he’s on the ice. A year ago, Duchene had 16 […] The post When is Matt Duchene Coming Back? Injury Return Timeline for Stars Star appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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