The Dallas Stars received crushing news Wednesday that veteran forward Tyler Seguin will likely miss the remainder of the 2025-26 NHL season after tearing the ACL in his right knee during Monday night’s game against the New York Rangers. The injury occurred early in the first period at Madison Square Garden and represents yet another significant setback for the 33-year-old player who missed the majority of last season recovering from hip surgery.
Coach Glen Gulutzan delivered the grim update to reporters, confirming that Seguin’s season is effectively over after medical evaluations revealed the extent of the damage. The timing could not be worse for a Stars team that sits second in the Central Division with a 17-5-5 record but is already dealing with multiple injuries to key players. Seguin’s absence creates a massive void in Dallas’ top-six forward group and on their power play unit.
How the injury happened at Madison Square Garden
The injury unfolded during routine play just 1:44 into the first period on Monday evening. Seguin became tangled with Rangers defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov near the boards, with both players fighting for position. What initially appeared to be an innocent collision quickly turned serious as Seguin crumpled to the ice in visible pain, unable to put weight on his right leg.
Teammates immediately signaled for medical assistance as Seguin remained down on the ice. The veteran forward required help from trainers to leave the playing surface and navigate the tunnel to the locker room, unable to skate off under his own power. The scene at Madison Square Garden grew quiet as fans from both teams recognized the severity of the situation, with Seguin clearly distressed as he disappeared from view.
Video replays showed the moment Seguin’s knee twisted awkwardly during the interaction with Gavrikov. While there was no malicious intent from the Rangers defenseman, the incidental contact at an unfortunate angle proved catastrophic. Seguin had only played two shifts before his night ended prematurely, continuing a frustrating pattern of shortened appearances due to injury.
The Stars coaching staff initially hoped for the best, but Tuesday’s medical imaging confirmed their fears. “We didn’t get great news today,” Gulutzan told reporters Wednesday. “Haven’t spoken to Tyler yet, but probably just letting everybody know that he’s going to be out for a significant amount of time — probably the rest of the season.”
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