Stars’ Kyle Capobianco to miss at least a week with lower-body injury

Sam Steel is likely to return to the lineup on Thursday, while David Perron still isn’t ready to play yet.

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Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 8:41 PM

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Dallas Stars defenseman Kyle Capobianco will miss at least one week due to a lower-body injury.
Capobianco suffered the injury after a hit from Timo Meier during a 5-1 loss to New Jersey.
The Stars plan to recall a defenseman from their AHL affiliate, the Texas Stars, for roster coverage.

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Dallas Stars defenseman Kyle Capobianco will miss at least a week due to a lower-body injury, head coach Glen Gulutzan announced. Capobianco was hurt following a hit from Timo Meier early in the third period of the Stars' 5-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils and did not return. The team is currently awaiting MRI results to establish a definitive recovery timeline.

Capobianco is expected to miss at least three games, prompting the Stars to likely recall a defenseman from the AHL's Texas Stars. In other roster updates, forward Sam Steel is likely to return Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens, while winger David Perron remains unready as he continues getting up to speed.

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