The Dallas Stars, classified as a “Finnish team” in the NHL, will receive an expected precise reinforcement in their lineup.

On Sunday, the Stars announced that star forward Matt Duchene, who has been sidelined due to injury since mid-October, will make his return to the lineup in the home game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night.

Duchene, who played only four games this season before his injury, had a remarkable season last year, scoring 30 goals and 82 points in 82 games.

Duchene has been absent from the lineup for his team’s last 25 games.

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