Stars defenseman Lindell out approximately one week with lower-body injury

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Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell will miss Tuesday's game against the Boston Bruins with a lower-body injury suffered while blocking a shot. Stars coach Glen Gulutzan confirmed the absence to reporters, including NHL.com's Robert Tiffin.

The 32-year-old blueliner is expected to be sidelined for roughly one week. Kyle Capobianco will enter the lineup in his place. The projected defensive pairings feature Thomas Harley with Miro Heiskanen, Lian Bichsel with Nils Lundkvist, and Capobianco alongside Tyler Myers.

Lindell, currently in the second year of a five-year contract carrying a $5.25 million average annual value, has appeared in 80 games this season after playing all 82 contests in three of the previous four campaigns. The Finnish veteran has yet to record a point in eight games this season after tying his career high with 32 points last season.

Dallas begins a six-game homestand Tuesday holding a 4-3-1 record, placing fifth in the Central Division. Following the Bruins, the Stars will host Winnipeg, the New York Islanders, New Jersey, Montreal, and Columbus.

Source: Daily Faceoff - Tue Oct 20, 1:40 PM ET

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