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Stars’ Esa Lindell out against Bruins with lower-body injury

The Dallas Stars will be playing without one of their veteran defensemen when they take the ice against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. Tuesday morning…

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 5:40 PM
Stars’ Esa Lindell out against Bruins with lower-body injury
Key Things to Know
  • Esa Lindell will miss Tuesday's game against Boston and is out for about a week with a lower-body injury.
  • Head coach Glen Gulutzan confirmed Lindell sustained the injury from blocking a shot.
  • Kyle Capobianco will draw into the lineup on defense to replace Lindell.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell will miss Tuesday night's game against the Boston Bruins and is expected to be sidelined for about a week due to a lower-body injury. Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan confirmed the injury, which Lindell sustained after blocking a shot. Kyle Capobianco will enter the lineup in his absence.

Lindell has appeared in all 82 games in three of the past four seasons and was scoreless through eight games this season. The Stars currently hold a 4-3-1 record as they open a six-game homestand at American Airlines Center.

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