Capobianco Suffers Lower-Body Injury in Stars' Loss to Devils

Dallas Stars defenseman Kyle Capobianco exited a 5-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils after sustaining a lower-body injury from a hit by Timo Meier. The 29-year-old, who had been playing key minutes on the third defensive pairing, is now sidelined as the team faces additional depth concerns. His absence comes amid an ongoing injury crisis that already includes top defenseman Esa Lindell on injured reserve.

Dallas Stars defenseman Kyle Capobianco exited a 5-1 home loss to the New Jersey Devils on October 27, 2026, after sustaining a lower-body injury during the final frame following a hit from Devils forward Timo Meier. The 29-year-old, who had been playing key minutes on the team’s third defensive pairing alongside veteran Tyler Myers, was seen limping off the ice and did not return. This setback comes amid an ongoing injury crisis for the Stars, as top defenseman Esa Lindell remains on injured reserve after being sidelined for over a week. Capobianco, signed to a two-year, one-way contract worth $850,000 in 2026-27 and $900,000 in 2027-28, had already played five games this season and was stepping into a more prominent role than initially expected. His absence compounds defensive depth concerns, especially with goaltender Casey DeSmith allowing five goals on 27 shots. The Stars’ offensive struggles were also evident, managing only 17 shots on goal—marking their third time this season failing to score more than one goal—and the loss ended a five-game win streak. The team now faces two upcoming home games against the Montreal Canadiens and Columbus Blue Jackets while awaiting further evaluation on Capobianco’s injury status and potential roster adjustments.