Stars Provide Triple Injury Update Before Flames Game

Key players Nathan Bastian and Radek Faksa ruled out, Tyler Myers questionable

Apr. 7, 2026 at 3:22am

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An abstract, cubist-style painting depicting a hockey game, with the players' forms broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in shades of navy, red, and white, conveying the fragmented nature of the Stars' lineup due to injuries.Injuries to key Dallas Stars players create lineup challenges ahead of crucial late-season matchup against the Calgary Flames.Dallas Today

The Dallas Stars provided injury updates on three key players ahead of their Tuesday night matchup against the Calgary Flames. Winger Nathan Bastian and center Radek Faksa have been ruled out, while defenseman Tyler Myers is considered questionable to play.

Why it matters

Injuries can significantly impact a team's performance, especially late in the season when playoff positioning is on the line. The Stars will need to find ways to win without two of their regular starters against a tough Flames squad.

The details

According to journalist Sam Nestler, Bastian is expected to miss 3-4 weeks with his injury, potentially returning sometime in the second round of the playoffs. Faksa has also been ruled out for the Flames game, though his timeline is less clear. Myers is considered questionable with an undisclosed injury.

  • The Stars play the Flames on Tuesday, April 8th at 7 p.m. CT.

The players

Nathan Bastian

A winger for the Dallas Stars who is expected to miss 3-4 weeks with an injury.

Radek Faksa

A center for the Dallas Stars who has been ruled out for the Flames game.

Tyler Myers

A defenseman for the Dallas Stars who is considered questionable to play against the Flames.

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What they’re saying

“Nathan Bastian is the outlier of injuries, closer to 3-4 weeks (2nd round) rather than sometime around the playoffs starting,”

— Sam Nestler, Journalist

The takeaway

The Stars will need to find ways to win without two of their regular starters against the Flames, which could impact their playoff positioning. Bastian's longer-term injury is especially concerning, as his return may not come until the second round of the playoffs.