The Dallas Stars were dealt a devastating blow on Wednesday as veteran forward Tyler Seguin suffered a significant ACL injury. According to the Stars’ official report, Seguin’s injury is expected to sideline him for the remainder of the 2025-26 season and possibly beyond.The update was first shared by NHL insider Mike Heika, who posted on X, "Tyler Seguin has an ACL injury and is out long term."If the ACL is fully torn, recovery typically spans six to nine months, meaning Seguin could miss the start of next year’s training camp as well. Should this be the end of his campaign, Tyler Seguin finishes the season with seven goals and 10 assists in 27 games, marking his second consecutive year failing to reach the 30-game mark.The news quickly spread through the league, and fans reacted to it."LTIR kadri to Dallas confirmed," one fan said.Mighty Matt 💪🏼 @HskrsStarsBucsLINK@FriedgeHNIC LTIR kadri to Dallas confirmed"Now they are gonna get Stamkos cause no tax state," Another fan wrote, referencing Dallas’ cap flexibility and attractive market for potential replacements.Ghost 👻 @AllEliteLeoLINK@FriedgeHNIC now they are gonna get Stamkos cause no tax state"Lots of wear and tear on hockey players knees. I think guys opt for surgery immediately, rather than years ago letting it get better, and playing through it," a fan pointed.Here are some more reactions to Seguin's injury:"The injuries this year are on another level," a fan wrote."Jesus, whats going on in the nhl thats the third ACL," another fan wrote."The NHL product is broken. It's pinball. The speed makes it harder on the players, the refs, and leads to way too many injuries." one fan detailed.Seguin’s absence leaves a massive hole in the Stars’ lineup, both offensively and in leadership. With Dallas battling for playoff positioning, the timing could not be worse.Dallas Stars lose to Rangers in Tyler Seguin's absenceDallas Stars' 3-2 overtime loss to the NY Rangers showed how difficult things could become without Tyler Seguin. New York opened the scoring at 6:51 when Carson Soucy finished a loose puck that slipped through Casey DeSmith. Dallas answered quickly at 9:04 as Kyle Capobianco scored through Igor Shesterkin’s five-hole. In the third, Mikko Rantanen put Dallas ahead 2-1, but the Stars couldn’t close it out. Will Cuylle tied the game 6-on-5 with 2:13 left. In overtime, Vladislav Gavrikov backhanded a rebound home for the win. Without Seguin, Dallas lacked offensive stability and saw its four-game win streak end. As fans discuss the injury, the organization now faces the difficult task of compensating for the loss of one of its most dependable veterans.