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Roussel (elbow) will be back in the Stars lineup on Friday.

Roussel has missed the last two games and six of the last seven, but will play Friday in New Jersey. There’s no word who Roussel will replace, but he gets back into the lineup with three goals and six assists (nine points) in 26 games this season.

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Roussel is day-to-day with an elbow injury but could play Monday in New York.

After returning to the lineup following a four-game absence, Roussel played just 12:27 in Saturday’s game and is questionable for Monday’s game with an elbow injury. Jason Dickinson has been recalled and will play against the Rangers.

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Roussel is expected to miss an extended period of time with an upper-body injury.

Roussel left Thursday’s game after blocking a Johnny Boychuk shot and did not return. Stars’ head coach Lindy Ruff said that “it’s not good news” and added that “in all likelihood, the rest of the season.” It looks like Roussel’s season will end with 12 goals and 15 assists (27 points) in 60 games.

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Roussel (upper-body) is a game-time decision on Wednesday.

Roussel has missed the last four games with an upper-body injury and will be a game-time decision on Wednesday. He was a full participant in Monday’s practice, but didn’t take part in the morning skate. He was likely receiving treatment this morning and remains a game-time decision despite skipping the skate.

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The Stars have placed Antoine Roussel (upper-body) on injured reserve.

Roussel missed the Stars final game before the Christmas break and finds himself on IR retroactive to December 20th, which means he is eligible to play whenever he is ready to go. His move to IR allowed the Stars to recall Jason Dickinson from Texas (AHL).

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Roussel (undisclosed) is doubtful for Friday’s game.

Roussel missed Friday’s morning skate because of an undisclosed injury and is listed as doubtful for Friday’s game vs. the Kings. Roussel, who has 17 points (5G / 12A) in 34 games this season, will be replaced by Patrik Nemeth as the Stars go with seven defensemen.

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The Sharks have recalled Chris Tierney from San Jose (AHL).

After recording just eight points (3G / 5A) in 36 games with the Sharks this season, Tierney was sent to the AHL, where he collected one goal and two assists in two games and was promptly called back to the Sharks.

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The Sharks have recalled Chris Tierney from Worcester (AHL).

Tierney was just sent down on Saturday, but with the Sharks trading multiple roster players today, the have recalled Tierney to be in the lineup tonight vs. the Habs. Tierney has one goals and six assists in 24 games with San Jose.

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The Sharks have sent Chris Tierney to Worcester (AHL).

Tierney, 20, has one goal and six assists in 24 games with San Jose this season. With Tye McGinn returning to the lineup on Saturday, Tierney has been sent down. He has 24 points (7G / 17A) in 26 games with Worcester.

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