The Dallas Stars are having a strong start to the 2023-24 NHL season. The Stars are 7-2 and sit at an impressive 1st place in the Central Division of the Western Conference. Now, Dallas is preparing to face the Boston Bruins in an electric cross-conference matchup. Head coach Pete DeBoer gave good news on Matt Duchene's injury status, but he will not be playing in Monday night's matchup, per Lia Assimakopoulos.

Pete DeBoer rules out Matt Duchene, others for the Bruins game

Coach DeBoer said Duchene is being evaluated on a day-to-day basis. In addition, Radek Faksa is close to making his return as well. It seems the Stars will be short-handed at the center position. Nevertheless, this will not be a problem given the production of Roope Hintz.

Hintz leads the team in goals (5), points (11), and assists (6). As a result, the 26-year-old should have no problem picking up the slack from Dallas' injured players. If the Stars can make a stand defensively against Boston, they have a chance to come away with the win.

Article Continues Below

The Bruins have the best record in the Eastern Conference. Their squad is led by one of the best wingers in the NHL, David Pastrnak. Pastrnak has racked up nine goals (2nd in NHL), 16 points (6th), and has a plus/minus of 10 (4th). Thus, Dallas must do all it can to slow him down.

Boston recently lost a game against the Detroit Red Wings; however, they had just come off a three-game win streak. The Stars have what it takes to defend their home arena and add a loss to the Bruins' record.

 

More Dallas Stars News
Mar 27, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; St. Louis Blues center Radek Faksa (12) warms up before a game against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Stars reinforce center depth with pair of free agent signingsOwen Crisafulli ·
Calgary Flames head coach Glen Gulutzan against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center.
Stars bring back familiar face as 11th head coachColin Gallant ·
Ilya Lyubushkin with the Stars, Blackhawks, Red Wings, and Sharks logos around him. Question marks around his as well.
3 best trade destinations for Stars’ Ilya LyubushkinBryan Logan ·
Calgary Flames head coach Glen Gulutzan speaks with the the media during an interview after the game between the Flames and the Dallas Stars at Scotiabank Saddledome. The Flames won 3-1.
Stars rumors: Dallas offers head coaching candidate the jobTroy Finnegan ·
Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill is awarded the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year award by Nashville Predators general manager David Poile during the first round of the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena.
Stars GM wins prestigious award for third straight yearBenjamin Adducchio ·
Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) reacts after scoring a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period in game five of the Western Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center.
Stars rumors: Dallas finalizing head coaching decision among 2 favoritesChristopher Hennessy ·