Matt Duchene’s day-to-day tag turns alarming as Stars shift former Senator to long-term injured reserve

Matt Duchene’s season has been significantly impacted by an upper-body injury sustained early in his new four-year contract. Placed on long-term injured reserve, Duchene has missed considerable time after a forceful open-ice hit, hindering his ability to drive offense for the Dallas Stars. His return is contingent on full recovery, with his LTIR status potentially facilitating Jamie Benn’s comeback.