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Nils Lundkvist News
Lundkvist will draw back into Dallas' lineup on Thursday vs. Chicago.

Brendan Smith will head to the sidelines as a healthy scratch on Thursday, allowing Lundkvist to re-enter the lineup after a one-game absence. The 24-year-old Lundkvist is averaging 14:19 time-on-ice and has zero points in 10 games this season.

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The Stars signed Nils Lundkvist to a one-year deal worth $1.25 million.

Lundkvist will return to Dallas for a third NHL season after signing a one-year extension worth $1,250,000 on Monday. The 23-year-old collected a career-high in points (19) and +/- (+13) in 2023-24 to go along with 16 PIMs in 59 games played.

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Lundkvist will draw back into Dallas' lineup on Wednesday vs. Arizona.

Lundkvist has not played since March 8th, missing the last four games, but will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Arizona Coyotes. The 23-year-old Lundkvist was already in and out of the lineup regularly to start the season, and with the Stars' recent addition of Chris Tanev on the blueline, the trend will likely continue, if not worsen.

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Lundkvist (concussion) will return to Dallas' lineup on Thursday vs. Winnipeg.

Lundkvist has not played since suffering a concussion on February 15th but will draw back into the lineup on Thursday, replacing Joel Hanley. The 23-year-old Lundkvist has 15 points (2G / 13A) in 43 games this season.

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Lundkvist (upper-body) is questionable to play Saturday.

Lundkvist suffered an upper-body injury early in Thursday's win in Nashville. Head coach Pete DeBoer said Lundkvist was dealing with concussion-like symptoms, so don't expect him to play Saturday afternoon. Expect Joel Hanley to replace him on the Stars' third pair.

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Lundkvist is being evaluated for concussion-like symptoms.

Lundkvist exited Thursday's 9-2 win over the Nashville Predators with only 1:34 time-on-ice after being on the receiving end of a controversial hit from Jeremy Lauzon. The 23-year-old Lundkvist has 15 points (2G / 13A) in 43 games this season.

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Lundkvist will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday in Toronto.

Lundkvist has essentially been a staple on the Stars' back end all season but will head to the press box Wednesday as a healthy scratch for the second half of their back-to-back road trip games. The 23-year-old defenseman just played his 100th career game with Dallas and has been enjoying a productive third career season with two goals, 14 points, 56 SOG, and +6 plus/minus in 40 games this year.

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Lundkvist will be a healthy scratch Thursday vs. Colorado.

Lundkvist played three straight for the first time since November but will return to the press box as a healthy scratch on Thursday, allowing Joel Hanley to draw back into the lineup. During his three-game stretch, Lundkvist scored three points, fired four shots on goal, and registered a +3 plus/minus rating.

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Nils Lundkvist will draw back into the Stars' lineup Friday vs. Chicago.

Lundkvist will play for only the second time in the last eight games for the Stars as he will re-enter the lineup in favour of Joel Hanley. Lundkvist, who was acquired by the Stars last offseason for a first-round pick, has failed to impress the Stars' coaching staff and establish himself as a permanent fixture in their lineup. He has seven points (0G / 7A), averaging 14:37 time-on-ice in 24 games this season.

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Nils Lundkvist will be a healthy scratch Monday vs. Detroit.

Lundkvist will be a healthy scratch for the fourth time in the last six games as the Stars will welcome Joel Hanley back into the lineup. Lundkvist, who was acquired by the Stars last offseason for a first-round pick, has failed to impress the Stars' coaching staff and establish himself as a permanent fixture in their lineup. He has seven points (0G / 7A), averaging 14:39 time-on-ice in 23 games this season.

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