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

The Dallas Stars are getting a boost to the lineup, as center Wyatt Johnston is set to return for Saturday night’s road clash against the Chicago Blackhawks.

By Daily Faceoff · Yardbarker

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

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Wyatt Johnston is returning to the Dallas Stars' lineup against Chicago following a two-game illness.
The 23-year-old center had previously played 333 consecutive NHL games before being sidelined.
Johnston is set to resume his responsibilities in the top six and on the power-play unit.

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Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston will return to the lineup for Saturday night's road game against the Chicago Blackhawks following a two-game absence due to illness. The 23-year-old forward is expected to reclaim his role in the top six and on the power play, with Jake Oettinger expected to start in net.

Prior to his illness, Johnston had recorded four assists through five games this season and had previously appeared in 333 consecutive NHL games. While Johnston returns, the Stars remain without injured forwards Matt Duchene and Oskar Bäck ahead of their upcoming six-game homestand.

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