Ilya Lyubushkin

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• Stars' Ilya Lyubushkin: Adds helper in win

  Rotowire May 8, 2025

  Lyubushkin generated an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Jets in Game 1. Lyubushkin remains warm on offense with three assists over his last four games. That's all of his point production this postseason, to go with nine shots on net, eight hits, eight blocked shots and a minus-5 rating across eight outings. Lyubushkin continues to offer more upside as a stay-at-home blueliner, so don't expect his surge on offense to last.

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• Stars' Ilya Lyubushkin: Manages assist Saturday

  Rotowire May 4, 2025

  Lyubushkin notched an assist in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Avalanche in Game 7. Lyubushkin helped out on Mikko Rantanen's goal at 7:49 of the third period, which ignited the Stars' comeback. Lyubushkin has two helpers in his last three outings, making up for his ugly minus-5 performance in Game 6. The defenseman has added nine shots on net, seven hits, eight blocked shots and a minus-5 rating over seven playoff outings while seeing time in a top-four role. Lyubushkin's role will likely decrease once Miro Heiskanen (knee) returns.

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• Stars' Ilya Lyubushkin: Pockets helper in Game 5 win

  Rotowire Apr 29, 2025

  Lyubushkin notched an assist and two blocked shots in Monday's 6-2 win over the Avalanche in Game 5. Lyubushkin helped out on a Mikko Rantanen tally in the second period, which gave the Stars a 3-0 lead. The 31-year-old Lyubushkin ended his 10-game point drought with the assist. He had 14 points, 51 shots on net, 84 hits, 136 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating over 80 regular-season contests. The blueliner continues to provide physicality in a top-four role, but his offense is likely to remain limited.

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• Stars' Ilya Lyubushkin: Adds assist in Saturday's loss

  Rotowire Apr 6, 2025

  Lyubushkin registered an assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Penguins. Lyubushkin ended an 11-game point drought when he assisted on Evgenii Dadonov's third goal of the contest. Offense isn't the primary responsibility for Lyubushkin, who continues to fill a top-four role as a shutdown defender. He's matched his career high with 14 points (one goal, 13 assists) this season while adding 48 shots on net, 81 hits, 130 blocked shots, 32 PIM and a plus-8 rating.

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• Stars' Ilya Lyubushkin: Manages helper in win

  Rotowire Mar 10, 2025

  Lyubushkin notched an assist in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Canucks. Lyubushkin was on the wrong side of the highlight reel in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Oilers, as he got humbled on a one-on-one play against Connor McDavid as part of a minus-3 performance. Lyubushkin bounced back well, helping out on a Thomas Harley tally to open the scoring Sunday. Through 62 contests, Lyubushkin has 13 points, 39 shots on net, 71 hits, 101 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating this season. He'll never be a big scorer, but he hasn't thrown the body around enough in 2024-25 to justify a roster spot in most fantasy formats despite being two points shy of matching his career high from 2021-22.

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• Stars' Ilya Lyubushkin: Status uncertain for rest of game

  Rotowire Mar 2, 2025

  Lyubushkin sustained an upper-body injury in Sunday's game versus the Blues and is questionable to return. Lyubushkin crashed into the end wall on his first shift after a collision with St. Louis' Radek Faksa, who received a minor penalty on the play for boarding. Cody Ceci and Matt Dumba will receive extra ice time on the right side if Lyubushkin is unable to return to Sunday's divisional contest.

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• Stars' Ilya Lyubushkin: Ready to return

  Rotowire Feb 22, 2025

  Lyubushkin (undisclosed) is good to play Saturday versus New Jersey, per Mike Heika of the Stars' official site. Lyubushkin has 11 assists, 62 hits and 82 blocks in 53 outings in 2024-25. He missed two games due to his injury. Brendan Smith is set to be a healthy scratch due to Lyubushkin's return.

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• Stars' Ilya Lyubushkin: Set to sit Saturday

  Rotowire Feb 7, 2025

  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

  Rotowire Feb 7, 2025

  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

  Rotowire Feb 6, 2025

  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

  Rotowire Feb 5, 2025

  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

  Rotowire Feb 2, 2025

  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

  Rotowire Jan 20, 2025

  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

  Rotowire Jan 19, 2025

  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: Dishes pair of helpers

  Rotowire Nov 16, 2024

  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

  Rotowire Nov 7, 2024

  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: Inks three-year agreement

  Rotowire Jul 1, 2024

  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: Back at practice Saturday

  Rotowire Apr 27, 2024

  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

  Rotowire Apr 26, 2024

  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

  Rotowire Apr 23, 2024

  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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