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Jets lose Dylan DeMelo to lower-body injury against Stars

Winnipeg ruled the defenceman out after he tangled with Mikko Rantanen in the first period in Dallas.

Hockey.comNov 12, 2026

Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dylan DeMelo and Dallas Stars winger Mikko Rantanen tumble in front of the Winnipeg net. — Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Winnipeg Jets ruled out Dylan DeMelo for the rest of Thursday’s game in Dallas after the defenceman hurt his lower body in the first period.

DeMelo went to the dressing room after he and Stars forward Mikko Rantanen got tangled up.

DeMelo entered the game with a goal and seven assists in 19 appearances.

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