The Dallas Stars faced a challenging game against the San Jose Sharks, finishing shorthanded due to injuries among their defensemen. Nils Lundkvist exited the game in the second period with a lower-body injury, while Ilya Lyubushkin and Thomas Harley both sustained injuries but managed to return to play.

Lundkvist, who had recently returned to the lineup after being a healthy scratch, has shown improvement this season with one assist in 15 games. His journey in the NHL continues as he strives for consistency after previous struggles.