Seguin Undergoes ACL Surgery; Stars Await Post-Olympic Status Update

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Seguin Undergoes ACL Surgery; Stars Await Post-Olympic Status Update

Tyler Seguin of the Dallas Stars underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn ACL in his right knee. A timeline for his return will be assessed after the NHL’s Olympic break, which coincides with the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games.

Injury and Surgery Details

Seguin, aged 33, was injured during a game on December 2. He played only two shifts in a 3-2 overtime loss against the New York Rangers before leaving after just 1:44 in the first period.

Injury Date: December 2
Surgery Date: Recent Tuesday
Expected Return: Post-Olympic break (February 24 onward)

Impact of the Injury

Following the surgery, Stars coach Glen Gulutzan indicated that Seguin would likely be sidelined for a significant duration, potentially the entire season. “We didn’t get great news today,” he said on December 3.

Player’s Season Performance

This season, Seguin has accumulated 17 points, with seven goals and ten assists in 27 games. Notably, he played his 1,000th NHL game on October 30, where he was celebrated prior to a game against the Florida Panthers.

Career Highlights

Drafted: 2nd overall by the Boston Bruins in 2010
Total NHL Points: 826 (367 goals, 459 assists) in 1,016 regular-season games
Playoff Points: 79 (29 goals, 50 assists) in 151 games
Stanley Cup Champion: 2011 with the Bruins

Seguin’s recent performance followed a season where he missed considerable time due to a hip surgery but returned for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, contributing eight points in 18 games.

Dallas Stars’ Current Standings

Despite Seguin’s injury, the Dallas Stars currently hold a record of 23 wins, 7 losses, and 5 overtime losses. They are positioned second in the Central Division. The team has secured two consecutive victories as they prepare for an upcoming match against the Anaheim Ducks.

The NHL’s schedule will pause from February 6 to February 24, allowing players to participate in the Olympics for the first time since 2014. The future of Tyler Seguin will depend on recovery during this critical period.