Stars' Sam Steel Leaves Thursday's Game

No update on Steel's status after he exited in the third period.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 1:53am

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Dallas Stars forward Sam Steel left Thursday's game against the New York Islanders in the third period and did not return. Head coach Glen Gulutzan provided no update on Steel's status after the game.

Why it matters

Steel's potential absence could impact the Stars' lineup and lineup decisions for their upcoming back-to-back games against the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers this weekend.

The details

Steel left the game in the third period with an undisclosed injury and did not return. Coach Gulutzan did not provide any further details on the nature or severity of Steel's injury after the game.

  • Steel left the game in the third period on Thursday, March 27, 2026.

The players

Sam Steel

A forward for the Dallas Stars.

Glen Gulutzan

The head coach of the Dallas Stars.

Michael Bunting

A player who may check into the lineup if Steel is unavailable.

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What’s next

The Stars have a back-to-back set this weekend, playing in Pittsburgh on Saturday and Philadelphia on Sunday. It's unclear if Steel will be available for those games.

The takeaway

Steel's injury status will be an important storyline to monitor as the Stars prepare for their upcoming games against the Penguins and Flyers. His potential absence could force lineup changes and impact the team's performance in those matchups.