NHL injury update: Forward Matt Duchene undergoes surgery, expected to miss three months for Dallas Stars

Dallas star forward Matt Duchene will not be seen for approximately three months as he undergoes surgery to repair a shoulder injury. This was announced by the team on Monday, October 12, when it said Duchesne is sidelined for the next three months.The forward had been dealing with a lower body injury throughout his training camp and was placed on long-term injury reserve on October 1. Despite efforts to manage the issue, Duchene was unable to recover in time for the start of the 2023-27 NHL regular season. Meanwhile, head coach Glen Gulutzan has expressed his concern about the forward's recovery, revealing that Duchesne has been unable to make significant progress. However, he is hopeful that he will return to the club as soon as he feels fit.Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene sidelined for three months due to lower-body injuryIn an unfortunate incident, Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene is expected to miss approximately three months in order to repair a core muscle injury and is expected to return to the club soon. Earlier, the 35-year-old was dealing with a lower body injury and was placed on long-term reserve already by the club. However, despite efforts, he couldn't recover in time.Meanwhile, Stars coach Glenn Gulutzan said on Monday that, "He had some issues (during training camp), and then we thought (if) we took some time (he) could work through them. And then (he) couldn't. And so then we got another look at it, a couple other people to look at it. And a collection of those minds decided, 'Let's take care of it rather than trying to just work through it.'Speaking further about Duchene’s condition, he added, "I'm not a doctor, and I don't want to get too far into it, but for me, in the analysis, I've gotten, and I was involved in all the steps, it was more of a chronic thing that they didn't want to kick down the road anymore."Duchene has established himself as a reliable offensive option.The veteran forward recorded 45 points, including 16 goals and 29 assists, in 57 regular-season games last season. He also contributed nine points in six Stanley Cup Playoff appearances.Across his NHL career, he has accumulated 936 points, comprising 387 goals and 549 assists, in 1,195 regular-season games. He has previously represented the Colorado Avalanche, Ottawa Senators, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Nashville Predators.Meanwhile, Dallas is currently busy with the new season, with a 2-2-1 record, and will face the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday. In Duchene’s absence during a crucial time of the season, the team needs to find an alternative to its offensive production while Duchene focuses on recovering from surgery, and hopes to join his team back soon.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.