Lundkvist sets career high in ice time despite injury-hit season

His two-year deal carries a $1.75 million average

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 71 min read

Though an injury hampered him early in the season, Nils Lundkvist took a step forward in becoming a regular impact defen Via @DallasStars on X

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.

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@DallasStars 2026-09-07T20:36:31.768939+00:00

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