Stars’ Wyatt Johnston returns to lineup after two-game absence

Johnston will look to start a new ironman streak after his 333-game run came to an end.

By Ben Steiner · Daily Faceoff

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 5:56 PM

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Wyatt Johnston is returning to the Dallas Stars lineup after missing two games with an illness.
The illness ended an impressive streak of 333 consecutive NHL games played by Johnston.
Dallas will still be without injured forwards Matt Duchene and Oskar Bäck against the Chicago Blackhawks.

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Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston is set to return to the lineup for Saturday night's road matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks. Johnston missed the team's previous two games due to an illness. He is slated to reclaim his top-six role and power-play duties, skating in front of projected starting goaltender Jake Oettinger.

The 23-year-old forward recorded four assists in his first five games this season prior to the absence, which ended an ironman streak of 333 consecutive appearances. While Johnston returns, the Stars remain without Matt Duchene and Oskar Bäck due to injuries under head coach Glen Gulutzan.

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