The Dallas Stars have activated center Tyler Seguin from long-term injured reserve in preparation for their regular-season finale against the Nashville Predators. Seguin, 33, underwent hip surgery on December 5 and has been sidelined since December 1. His availability for the game against the Predators will be determined closer to game time. The Stars are set to face off against the Colorado Avalanche in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Before his injury, Seguin had amassed 20 points, including nine goals and 11 assists, in 19 games. Over his career spanning 988 games with the Boston Bruins and Stars, he has accumulated 808 points, with 360 goals and 448 assists. Seguin, a six-time All-Star, is currently in the sixth season of his eight-year, $78.8 million contract with Dallas.