Matt Duchene Injury Update
Matt Duchene left the game against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday after taking a big hit from Jake Middleton. He was slow to get up and went straight off the ice. Dallas Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan said Duchene has an upper-body injury. He is day to day right now. The team has not ruled him out for the next match against Vancouver. They want to see how he feels closer to game time.​
Duchene got hurt when he was moving through neutral ice with the puck. Middleton caught him with a strong, clean body check. The impact sent Duchene down hard. He left for the locker room right away. After that play, another Dallas player fought Middleton in response to the hit. The officials said the hit itself was legal. They gave an extra penalty for the fight that followed.​
Dallas managed to finish the game and win 5-2. Duchene scored earlier in the game during a power play. His status going forward is uncertain. The Dallas staff are hoping he can recover quickly. Gulutzan did not add more details after the game. Adam Erne could fill in if Duchene is not ready by Thursday.​
For now, Duchene is considered day to day. He will probably be re-evaluated before each game this week. There is no talk of a long absence. Fans should watch for more updates from the team closer to the next puck drop
Disclaimer:
The information provided is based on the latest updates regarding Matt Duchene's injury. His status for upcoming games will depend on his recovery, with further evaluations to occur before each match.
