Heading into a game against the Los Angeles Kings (2-3-2), the Dallas Stars (3-3) are keeping their eye on seven players on the injury report. The game begins at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 23 at American Airlines Center.
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Stars vs. Kings game infoDate: Thursday, October 23, 2025Time: 9 p.m. ETTV channel: ESPN+Live stream: Watch on ESPN+Location: Dallas, TexasVenue: American Airlines Center
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Favorite: Stars (-160)Underdog: Kings (+135)Total: 6Stars injury report Oct. 23Jamie Benn | LW (Out)Injury: LungGames played: 0Stats: 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 pointsLuke Krys | D (Out)Injury: AchillesGames played: 0Stats: 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 pointsChase Wheatcroft | C (Out)Injury: WristGames played: 0Stats: 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 pointsKyle McDonald | RW (Out)Injury: KneeGames played: 0Stats: 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 pointsOskar Back | C (Out)Injury: UndisclosedGames played: 0Stats: 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 pointsNils Lundkvist | D (Out)Injury: Lower BodyGames played: 4Stats: 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 pointsMatt Duchene | C (Day-To-Day)Injury: Upper BodyGames played: 4Stats: 1 goal, 1 assists, 2 pointsKings injury report Oct. 23Kyle Burroughs | D (Out)Injury: Upper BodyGames played: 0Stats: 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 pointsAnze Kopitar | C (Out)Injury: FootGames played: 4Stats: 0 goals, 4 assists, 4 points