Matt Duchene Undergoes Successful Core Muscle Surgery

Dallas Stars veteran forward Matt Duchene will miss approximately three months following successful surgery to repair a core muscle injury. Placed on long-term injured reserve after dealing with a lower-body injury in training camp, his recovery timeline keeps him sidelined until at least mid-January. The 35-year-old forward recorded 45 points across 57 regular-season appearances for Dallas last year, his third season with the club.