Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin is expected to be out for the rest of the season after injuring his ACL in a loss to the New York Rangers.
He was injured on Tuesday, Dec. 2, when Rangers defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov fell on his right leg during the first period.
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“He’s got an ACL and he’ll be out for months,” Stars coach Glen Gulutzan told reporters on Wednesday, Dec. 3. “We didn’t get great news today. I haven’t spoken to Tyler yet, but letting everybody know that he’s going to be out for a significant amount of time, probably the rest of the season.”
Tyler Seguin injury update
Seguin is expected to miss the rest of the season with the injury. It’s his second consecutive season with a major injury. Last season, he was limited to 20 games in the regular season after hip surgery, though he was able to return in the season finale and the playoffs.
He had played all 27 games this season before his knee injury, recording seven goals and 17 points.
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Seguin has a history of injuries, including being cut by a skate on two separate occasions.
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NHL physicality: Players fight, deliver big hits
Oct. 11: Los Angeles Kings left wing Jeff Malott (39) and Winnipeg Jets defenseman Luke Schenn (5) fight during the first period at Canada Life Centre.
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NHL physicality: Players fight, deliver big hits
Oct. 11: Los Angeles Kings left wing Jeff Malott (39) and Winnipeg Jets defenseman Luke Schenn (5) fight during the first period at Canada Life Centre.
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NHL physicality: Players fight, deliver big hits
Oct. 9: Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl (48) checks San Jose Sharks center Philipp Kurashev (96) at center ice during the third period at SAP Center.
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NHL physicality: Players fight, deliver big hits
Oct. 9: Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh (43) and Ottawa Senators left wing Kurtis MacDermid (23) fight during the first period at Benchmark International Arena.
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NHL physicality: Players fight, deliver big hits
Oct. 9: Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jordan Martinook (48) checks New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (13) during the third period at Lenovo Center.
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NHL physicality: Players fight, deliver big hits
Oct. 9: Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) checks New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) as he goes after a loose puck during the second period at KeyBank Center.
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NHL physicality: Players fight, deliver big hits
Oct 7: Los Angeles Kings left wing Jeff Malott (39) points to Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) after he finished fighting Josh Manson during the first period at Crypto.com Arena.
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Oct. 7: Chicago’s Nick Foligno fights with Florida’s A.J. Greer during the first period at Amerant Bank Arena.
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