Zuccarello returns to Stars' lineup after 17-game injury absence

Dallas Stars forward Mats Zuccarello returned to the lineup Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers after missing 17 games with an arm injury.

The Stars acquired Zuccarello from the New York Rangers two days before the trade deadline in exchange for a conditional second-round pick in 2019 and a conditional third-round pick in 2020.

Zuccarello recorded a goal and an assist during his lone game with the Stars so far. The Norwegian registered 37 points in 46 games this season with the Rangers prior to the trade.

The 31-year-old will become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.