Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene is expected to miss about three months after undergoing surgery to repair a core injury. Multiple outlets report the team’s update follows the procedure, and the timeline places his absence through roughly a quarter of the season.
The reports note Duchene has not played in any games this season. Yahoo Sports, citing an AP account, says he was dealing with a lower-body issue during training camp before the injury status ultimately led to surgery. Newsweek and NDTV similarly describe the injury as involving his core and frame the move as sidelining a veteran offensive contributor for the duration of his recovery. Other outlets primarily focus on the expected length of absence and the immediate impact on Dallas’s forward depth.
