Dallas Stars Injury Bug Bites Again, But Robertson Stays Red-Hot Amid Central Division Chaos
It’s Wednesday in Stars country, and the latest update from the Victory Green camp is a mixed bag. Dallas managed to snag a point in an overtime loss, but the bigger concern coming out of that game is yet another hit to their already injury-riddled lineup - and this one could sting.
Tyler Seguin’s Status in Question
The Stars may be without Tyler Seguin for at least one game, and potentially more depending on how things develop. That’s no small loss.
Seguin’s presence on the ice is more than just veteran leadership - he’s been a stabilizing force for a team that’s already had to do a lot of lineup juggling this season. If he’s sidelined for any significant stretch, it’s going to test the Stars’ depth in a big way.
Lian Bichsel Joins the Growing Injury List
Unfortunately, the Seguin situation isn’t the only bad news. Defenseman Lian Bichsel - affectionately known as “Big Bich” - is also out for an extended period. That’s now another blueliner down in a season that’s quickly turning into a war of attrition for Dallas.
Here’s a look at the Stars’ injury list just 27 games into the season:
- Oskar Bäck
- Jamie Benn
- Lian Bichsel
- Matt Duchene
- Adam Erne
- Thomas Harley
- Roope Hintz
- Nils Lundkvist
- Ilya Lyubushkin
- Tyler Seguin
That’s ten players currently out, with a combined 102 man-games lost. It’s not just a long list - it’s a who’s who of key contributors. From veterans like Benn and Duchene to rising stars like Harley and Hintz, this roster has been stretched thin.
Jason Robertson Keeps Bringing the Heat
But not everything is doom and gloom in Dallas. Jason Robertson is still cooking - and the league has taken notice.
The winger was named one of the NHL’s “Three Stars” for November, alongside Nathan MacKinnon and Connor Bedard. That’s elite company, and it’s a testament to just how impactful Robertson has been, even as the lineup around him keeps shifting.
He’s not just scoring - he’s doing it with consistency and poise, helping keep the Stars competitive in one of the league’s toughest divisions. And speaking of the Central…
The Central Division Is a Gauntlet
This is why they call it the MurderDeathKill Division.
Let’s take a quick look around the Central last night:
- Nashville Predators: Steven Stamkos notched his 1,200th NHL point in a dominant 5-1 win over the Calgary Flames. The Preds are heating up, and Stamkos continues to show why he’s one of the game’s greats.
- Colorado Avalanche: They just keep rolling. A 3-1 win over Vancouver extends their point streak to 17 games. That’s not just hot - that’s title-contender territory.
- Minnesota Wild: Jesper Wallstedt posted his fourth shutout in just six starts, blanking the Oilers 1-0. That’s the kind of goaltending that can carry a team through rough patches.
So yeah, the Central isn’t giving anyone a break. Every point matters, and the Stars are going to have to keep finding ways to scrap for them, even as the injuries pile up.
Next Up: Devils Await
The Stars are back in action tonight with a road tilt against the New Jersey Devils. Puck drops at 6:00 p.m.
CT at the Prudential Center. It’s a quick turnaround, but that’s life in the NHL - no time to dwell, just lace up and go again.
With Seguin’s status uncertain and the lineup still battered, Dallas will need another big effort from its healthy core. Robertson’s on a tear, and if the Stars can tighten things up defensively, they’ve still got the firepower to hang with anyone.
Let’s see what they’ve got.