Matt Duchene Placed On Injured Reserve By Dallas Stars

Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene was placed on injured reserve Wednesday due to a lower-body injury that has bothered him since the start of training camp. The 35-year-old recently suffered a setback in his recovery and will miss the team's season opener on Friday. With no extra forwards currently on the roster, the Stars are expected to utilize seven defensemen in Duchene's absence as they manage his ongoing recovery process early in the 2026-27 NHL season.