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Top Ilya Lyubushkin News

  • Stars' Ilya Lyubushkin: Set to sit Saturday

    Lyubushkin (undisclosed) is expected to heal from his injury during the 4 Nations Face-Off break, indicating he won't play Saturday versus the Sharks, Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports.

    Lyubushkin was already ruled out for Friday's game against the Kings. The 30-year-old will have about two weeks to heal up before the season resumes. Brendan Smith will get a chance to play during Lyubushkin's absence.

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  • Stars' Ilya Lyubushkin: Unavailable Friday

    Lyubushkin (undisclosed) will miss Friday's tilt against the Kings, according to Mike Heika of the Stars' official site.

    Lyubushkin is also unlikely to play Saturday in San Jose, but he hasn't been ruled out for that clash. He has 11 assists, 16 PIM, 62 hits and 82 blocks in 53 outings in 2024-25. Brendan Smith is set to draw into the lineup due to Lyubushkin's absence.

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  • Stars' Ilya Lyubushkin: Game-time call Friday

    Lyubushkin's (undisclosed) status against the Kings on Friday will be determined following the morning skate, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.

    Lyubushkin logged just 10:47 of ice time against the Ducks on Tuesday before being forced to exit the contest due to his undisclosed injury. Considering the defenseman has yet to find the back of the net this season and recorded just two shots in his last five games, fantasy managers probably shouldn't be banking on him suddenly offering offensive upside.

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  • Stars' Ilya Lyubushkin: Injured Tuesday

    Lyubushkin (undisclosed) was hurt in Tuesday's game versus the Ducks and there was no update on his status after the contest, independent Stars reporter Robert Tiffin reports.

    Lyubushkin didn't play in the third period due to the injury. With Miro Heiskanen (knee) already on injured reserve and facing a long-term absence, losing another blueliner could test the Stars' depth. Brendan Smith would likely get the first chance to fill in if Lyubushkin is unavailable for Friday's game in Los Angeles.

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  • Stars' Ilya Lyubushkin: Chips in with helper

    Lyubushkin notched an assist in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

    Lyubushkin has three helpers over his last eight games. The 30-year-old defenseman saw 15:39 of ice time Sunday despite being listed on the top pairing. Any gains in usage he was going to receive in the absence of Miro Heiskanen (knee) likely evaporated when the Stars acquired Cody Ceci from the Sharks on Saturday. Lyubushkin will instead remain a physical presence in a depth role, one that's seen him produce 11 helpers, 29 shots on net, 62 hits, 81 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating through 52 outings this season.

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  • Stars' Ilya Lyubushkin: Assists in back-to-back games

    Lyubushkin posted an assist, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.

    Lyubushkin has followed up a 10-game point drought with a helper in each of the last two contests. This burst of offense is unlikely to last long for the 30-year-old defenseman, who plays in more of a physical role on the Stars' blue line. He has 10 helpers, 26 shots on net, 70 blocked shots, 51 hits and a plus-8 rating through 46 appearances. Lyubushkin's career high in points is 15 from the 2021-22 campaign he split between the Coyotes and the Maple Leafs, and he's in a position to top that number in 2024-25.

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  • Stars' Ilya Lyubushkin: Garners helper

    Lyubushkin notched an assist in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Avalanche.

    Lyubushkin snapped a 10-game point drought when he helped out on the first of Jason Robertson's two goals in the contest. The 30-year-old Lyubushkin has held a steady spot on the Stars' blue line this year, but he offers little in the way of offense. He's at nine assists, 26 shots on net, 51 hits, 66 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating through 45 appearances, so he won't help in many fantasy formats.

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  • Stars' Ilya Lyubushkin: Staying in lineup Thursday

    Lyubushkin (upper body) will be in action against the Flyers on Thursday, Sam Nestler of DLLS Stars reports.

    Lyubushkin was injured against the Rangers on Tuesday but won't miss any additional game time. Considering the blueliner is stuck in a season-long goal drought and has managed just one helper in his last 12 contests, few fantasy managers will be impacted by Lyubushkin staying in the lineup.

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  • Stars' Ilya Lyubushkin: Doubtful to finish game

    Lyubuhskin (upper body) is doubtful to return to Tuesday's game versus the Rangers.

    It's unclear when Lyubushkin was injured, but he did not come out of the locker room for the third period. The 30-year-old defenseman can be considered day-to-day for now. If he misses Thursday's game in Philadelphia, Matt Dumba will likely draw into the lineup.

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  • Stars' Ilya Lyubushkin: Picks up assist

    Lyubushkin recorded an assist, six hits and two blocked shots in Friday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Wild.

    The helper was Lyubushkin's second over 12 contests in December. The 30-year-old defenseman has occasionally had to play a larger role due to absences this month, but with the Stars' blue line near full strength, he's in a third-pairing spot. The Russian blueliner has eight helpers, 21 shots on net, 44 hits, 56 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating through 34 appearances. Outside of the deepest banger leagues, Lyubushkin doesn't make for a strong fantasy option.

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  • Stars' Ilya Lyubushkin: Gathers helper Sunday

    Lyubushkin logged an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Flames.

    Lyubushkin ended a seven-game slump when he assisted on a Jason Robertson tally in the second period. Long gaps between points shouldn't come as a surprise since Lyubushkin is more valued for his physical play than his offense. He has seven helpers, 15 shots on net, 31 hits, 46 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating through 27 outings this season, putting him one point shy of matching his production from 74 games between the Ducks and the Maple Leafs in the 2023-24 regular season.

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  • Stars' Ilya Lyubushkin: Contributes assist in win

    Lyubushkin notched an assist, two hits, three blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Lightning.

    Lyubushkin had a shot attempt that pinged in off Evgenii Dadonov. The helper was Lyubushkin's sixth over 10 contests in November, which is one of the best stretches of his career. That's all the offense the 30-year-old blueliner has this year, and he's added 21 hits, 37 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating over 19 appearances. His career high in points is 14 from the 2021-22 campaign, which he split between the Coyotes and the Maple Leafs, but it's too soon to tell if he'll come close to that mark this year.

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  • Stars' Ilya Lyubushkin: Dishes pair of helpers

    Lyubushkin notched two assists, two shots on goal, a plus-2 rating and four blocked shots in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Wild.

    Lyubushkin has just five assists this season, all of which have come over seven contests in November. This was his second multi-point effort of the campaign, as he helped out on both of Mason Marchment's goals. Lyubushkin's biggest contributions are usually of the physical variety -- he's recorded at least one blocked shot in each game this season. The blueliner has 30 blocks, 17 hits, eight shots on net and a plus-4 rating through 16 appearances while filling a bottom-four role.

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  • Stars' Ilya Lyubushkin: Generates assist

    Lyubushkin logged an assist, three hits, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks.

    Lyubushkin has found some offense in November, posting three assists over his last three contests. The defenseman did not get on the scoresheet over nine games in October. That's not unusual -- he brings a physical element to the Stars' blue line, with little offense to add. He's recorded six shots on net, four PIM, 15 hits, 22 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 12 appearances in a bottom-four role.

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  • Stars' Ilya Lyubushkin: Contributes offense in defeat

    Lyubushkin provided two even-strength assists in Friday's 6-4 defeat to the Panthers.

    Lyubushkin's pair of helpers were his first two points of the campaign. The Russian blueliner added one shot, one block, two hits and a plus-2 rating in 18:33 of ice time to round out a solid fantasy performance. While Lyubushkin isn't known for his offensive prowess, he's currently paired with offensive-minded Thomas Harley, so there could be an opportunity for the former to challenge his career-high mark in points (15), which he achieved during the 2021-22 campaign split between Arizona and Toronto.

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  • Stars' Ilya Lyubushkin: Inks three-year agreement

    Lyubushkin signed a three-year, $9.75 million contract with the Stars on Monday.

    Lyubushkin had eight points (all assists), 57 PIM, 176 hits and 168 blocked shots in 74 regular-season contests between Anaheim and Toronto in 2023-24. The 30-year-old is likely to serve primarily on the third pairing with the Stars. Between Lyubushkin and Matt Dumba, who also signed a two-year deal with the Stars, Dallas is adding a lot of grit to its defense.

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  • Maple Leafs' Ilya Lyubushkin: Logs helper in loss

    Lyubushkin notched an assist and nine hits in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Bruins in Game 4.

    Lyubushkin has had a busy couple of days after making a round trip from Toronto to California to attend the birth of his daughter. The 30-year-old was able to avoid missing a game and now has two assists, 16 hits and three blocked shots over four playoff contests. Lyubushkin remains a steady part of the Maple Leafs' bottom four even as the team faces a 3-1 series deficit heading into Tuesday's Game 5.

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  • Maple Leafs' Ilya Lyubushkin: Back at practice Saturday

    Lyubushkin (personal) is back at practice Saturday and will be in the lineup for Game 4 versus Boston, according to Mark Masters of TSN.

    Lyubushkin went to California after Wednesday's Game 3 loss to Boston and witnessed the birth of his daughter. Lyubushkin had four assists, 64 hits and 30 blocked shots in 19 regular-season games with Toronto after he was dealt from Anaheim at the end of February. He will team up with Morgan Rielly on the top defensive pairing for Saturday's tilt with the Bruins.

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  • Maple Leafs' Ilya Lyubushkin: Misses practice Friday

    Lyubushkin (personal) missed practice Friday, but he'll still be an option to play Saturday in Game 4 versus Boston, per Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun.

    Lyubushkin left the team for the birth of his third child after Wednesday's loss to Boston. The 30-year-old rearguard is expected to return ahead of Game 4 versus Boston on Saturday. Lyubushkin had four assists, 64 hits and 30 blocked shots in 19 regular-season games with the Maple Leafs after he was dealt from Anaheim on Feb. 29. Look for Timothy Liljegren to remain in the lineup, should Lyubushkin be unavailable Saturday.

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  • Maple Leafs' Ilya Lyubushkin: Records apple

    Lyubushkin recorded an assist in Monday's 3-2 win over Boston.

    Lyubushkin's secondary assist came late in the third period when Auston Matthews scored on a breakaway to put the Leafs up 3-2. The 30-year-old Lyubushkin was on the ice for two of the Maple Leafs' three goals and logged 13:40 of ice time. He will likely skate on the first defensive pairing with Morgan Rielly during Game 3 on Wednesday.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-2, 208 lbs
Birthplace: Moscow, Russia
Age: 30
Experience: 6
Shoots: Right