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Stars' Mavrik Bourque: Scores first goal overseas
Mavrik Bourque scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Panthers in Finland.Bourque's first NHL tally was scored during the NHL Global Series. The 22-year-old has picked up two points, four shots on net, four blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through his first six games this season. Bourque could be in line for a bigger role moving forward if Tyler Seguin (lower body) misses time beyond Saturday's contest.
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Stars' Mavrik Bourque: Earns first NHL assist
Mavrik Bourque provided an assist in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Sabres.Bourque was sidelined by an undisclosed injury for the first week of the campaign, which may explain his slow start. The 22-year-old has one assist, one shot on net and four blocked shots over four contests so far, and he began Tuesday's game in a fourth-line role. If Bourque's struggles continue, he may return to AHL Texas, where he was the AHL MVP in 2023-24 after a 26-goal, 77-point campaign, though any such demotion would likely be to help him rebuild confidence.
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Stars' Mavrik Bourque: Playing Tuesday
Mavrik Bourque (undisclosed) will be in action against San Jose on Tuesday, Brian Rea of Bally Sports Southwest reports.Bourque will make his season debut after missing the opening three games of the 2024-25 campaign due to his undisclosed injury. The 22-year-old Quebec native should slide into a third-line center role, which will likely see Wyatt Johnston move to the wing while Jamie Benn will be dropped from the lineup. With just one game of NHL experience, Bourque is far from a lock to play on a nightly basis and could periodically serve as a healthy scratch or spend some time in the minors.
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Stars' Mavrik Bourque: May play this weekend
Coach Peter DeBoer hopes that Mavrik Bourque (undisclosed) is able to play this weekend, despite the forward missing practice Friday, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.Bourque did manage to skate before practice Friday. The 22-year-old rookie was placed on the injured non-roster list Monday as he has been dealing with his injury since the latter days of September. The Dallas Stars play at home to the Islanders and Seattle on Saturday and Sunday respectively. Should Bourque not be able to play, their following game is Tuesday at home versus San Jose.
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Stars' Mavrik Bourque: Lands on injured non-roster
Mavrik Bourque (undisclosed) was placed on the injured non-roster list Monday, Dallas Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports.Bourque has been dealing with a minor injury since late September, and even though he returned to practice last week, he'll be forced to miss the start of the regular season. The 22-year-old tallied 77 points over 71 appearances with AHL Texas last year en route to AHL MVP honors, and he could have a middle-six role for Dallas once he's healthy.
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Stars' Mavrik Bourque: Doubtful for Opening Night
Head coach Pete DeBoer said Monday that Mavrik Bourque (undisclosed) is doubtful for Opening Night against the Predators on Thursday, Dallas Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports.Bourque dealt with an undisclosed injury during training camp but returned to practice last week. However, he wasn't on the ice for Monday's practice session and will likely be unavailable to begin the regular season due to injury. The exact nature of his ailment is unclear, and a timetable for his return isn't yet known.
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Stars' Mavrik Bourque: Back at practice
Mavrik Bourque (undisclosed) practiced Tuesday without limitations, Sam Nestler of DLLS Dallas Stars reports.Bourque had been dealing with a minor injury. Even if he sits out Thursday's preseason finale against St. Louis, the 22-year-old forward should be ready for Opening Night on Oct. 10 versus Nashville. Bourque is slated to occupy a middle-six role and could be on the second power-play unit in the 2024-25 campaign.
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Stars' Mavrik Bourque: Dealing with minor injury
Mavrik Bourque (undisclosed) didn't practice Saturday because of a minor injury, per Sam Nestler of DLLS Dallas Stars.Bourque was kept off the ice as a precaution but has been working out off the ice. The 22-year-old forward is expected to occupy a middle-six role with Dallas in 2024-25 after starring in the minors last campaign. Bourque earned 26 goals and amassed a league-leading 77 points in 71 regular-season games for AHL Texas in 2023-24.
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Stars' Mavrik Bourque: Brought up from minors
Mavrik Bourque was called up from AHL Texas on Wednesday.Bourque's promotion comes after AHL Texas was eliminated from the Calder Cup playoffs. The 22-year-old center racked up 26 goals and 51 helpers in 71 AHL regular-season contests before adding another 11 points in seven postseason games with Texas. Even if Bourque doesn't see much time in the Stanley Cup playoffs, he should be in the mix for a roster spot heading into the 2024-25 campaign given his offensive upside.
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Stars' Mavrik Bourque: Sent to AHL
Mavrik Bourque was reassigned to AHL Texas on Thursday.Bourque had 26 goals and 77 points in 71 AHL regular-season contests in 2023-24. He also made his NHL debut April 6, recording two shots and a hit in 10:56 of ice time. Bourque figures to be a key player for Texas in its upcoming playoff series against Milwaukee.