What happened: A lower-leg injury sidelined Nils Lundkvist for 25 games after he produced a goal and two assists in the first three. He finished with 11 even-strength points in 52 regular-season appearances.
Why it matters: His plus-12 rating ranked fourth in Dallas and second among its defensemen. Limited right-handed depth gives him a path to a steadier role in 2026-27.
By the numbers: Lundkvist recorded 3 goals, 8 assists and 11 points while averaging 16:29. He added 2 assists in four playoff games and logged a
What to watch: Training camp will test whether Lundkvist can secure a nightly assignment for 2026-27.