Although he's almost ready to go, Tyler Seguin will be out of the lineup for Dallas' series opener versus Minnesota on Thursday night, Stars head coach Lindy Ruff confirmed.

Ruff said Seguin will likely be in the lineup for Game 2, and would probably play if it was a Game 7 situation.

Seguin is still recovering from an Achilles injury, and skated separately from the team on Thursday.

Although he's not ready for their playoff opener, it's huge for the Stars to have Seguin's return on the horizon. Not only is he the team's second-highest scorer, he boasts key playoff experience dating back to his Stanley Cup championship with the Boston Bruins in 2011.

The 24-year-old scored 33 goals and 40 assists this season, but hasn't played since March 17.

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