Sennecke scored on a one-timer from the left circle off the rush to cut it to 7-2 at 1:01 of the third, but Ilya Lyubushkin scored 41 seconds later from the right circle to make it 8-2, the eighth goal on 16 shots for Dallas.

The surgery was performed in Dallas by Dr. Dan Cooper, who also repaired the ACL of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Seguin's return to the ice will be reevaluated after the Olympic break, which is in February, Stars GM Jim Nill said.

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Mike Modano led the Dallas Stars to a Stanley Cup and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Next month, he returns to the area to take part in the ECHL Hall of Fame Induction ceremony.

The Dallas Stars are hoping they can build some momentum off their 5-3 win in San Jose on Thursday night when they head down South for a showdown with the Ducks. Dallas beat the Sharks on Thursday night and the Kings at home on Monday. They’ll look to make it three wins over California-based NHL teams with a victory over Anaheim on Friday night.

Closer to home, Texans fans can get six free wings from Buffalo Wild Wings in the Houston area (with a qualifying purchase) when the Texans force a turnover. If they win, Pizza Hut offers 50% off orders at participating locations on the Monday after a Texans win.

Dallas struck first and never let the lead slip away as it overpowered a young and hungry San Jose club to open a quick road trip