McDonald, Kyle #40 (RW) - Dallas Stars - 2026 Playoffs
Height: 6'5''
Weight: 212 lbs.
Shoots: R
Born on: Feb. 5, 2002
Age: 24
Birthplace: Ottawa, None
Salary: $0.870M
Cap Hit: $0.870M
NHL.com: Go

Statistics - 2026 Playoffs

GP GM G A Pts +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG S Hits Blks SPCT P/G
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Date News Advice
Jan. 30, 2026 McDonald scored two goals in AHL Texas' 6-5 overtime win over Henderson on Friday. - McDonald has racked up three goals over the last two games. It looks like he has his timing back after missing more than two months to begin the season while recovering from an ACL surgery. The 23-year-old winger has nine points in 15 AHL games, and he's yet to make his NHL debut despite getting a call-up during the 2024-25 campaign. None
Jan. 1, 2026 McDonald (knee) recorded an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 win over AHL Iowa. - McDonald was sidelined for the start of the season due to his knee problem, but he has been in action for AHL Texas' last three games, picking up a pair of helpers. The 23-year-old winger has yet to make his NHL debut but could be in contention for a call-up before the end of the 2025-26 campaign. None
Oct. 6, 2025 McDonald (knee) was placed on non-roster injured reserve Monday. - General manager Jim Nill revealed in September that McDonald would be sidelined until at least November after undergoing ACL surgery, so the 23-year-old's IR designation isn't particularly surprising. Once he's healthy, he'll presumably head back to AHL Texas after making 43 regular-season appearances with the minor-league club last year. None
Sept. 18, 2025 General manager Jim Nill said Wednesday that McDonald will be out until at least November after undergoing ACL surgery, Owen Newkirk of DLLS Sports reports. - McDonald hasn't yet appeared in an NHL game, but he recorded six goals, three assists and 29 PIM over 43 regular-season appearances with AHL Texas last year. He'll miss the start of the 2025-26 season following his procedure, and he'll likely head back to the AHL once he's healthy. None
Feb. 2, 2025 McDonald was assigned to AHL Texas on Sunday. - Dallas activated Mason Marchment (face) from injured reserve and returned Christian Kyrou to the minors in corresponding moves. McDonald was a healthy scratch in Friday's 5-3 win over Vancouver. He has three goals and two assists in 31 AHL appearances this season. None
Feb. 1, 2025 McDonald was called up from AHL Texas on Saturday. - McDonald has only three goals and two assists in 31 AHL games with Texas this season. The Stars are down to only 12 healthy forwards, so McDonald is likely to be a healthy scratch Sunday against Columbus, barring an injury up front. None
Oct. 8, 2023 McDonald was loaned to AHL Texas on Sunday. - McDonald notched 34 goals and 52 points in 43 games for OHL North Bay last season. The undrafted winger signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Dallas in March. None
Oct. 4, 2023 McDonald was recalled from AHL Texas on Wednesday. - McDonald's promotion might be related to Radek Faksa sustaining an upper-body injury during Tuesday's preseason game against Colorado. McDonald scored 34 goals and 52 points in 43 appearances with OHL North Bay last season. None

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Date Opponent State Season
Apr 20 2026 21:30 EDT MIN Pre-game 2026 Playoffs
Apr 22 2026 21:30 EDT at MIN Pre-game 2026 Playoffs
Apr 25 2026 17:30 EDT at MIN Pre-game 2026 Playoffs

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Date Key Old Value New Value
2026-01-31 analysis McDonald has racked up three goals over the last two games. It looks like he has his timing back after missing more than two months to begin the season while recovering from an ACL surgery. The 23-year-old winger has nine points in 15 AHL games, and he's yet to make his NHL debut despite getting a call-up during the 2024-25 campaign.
2026-01-31 update McDonald scored two goals in AHL Texas' 6-5 overtime win over Henderson on Friday.
2026-01-01 analysis McDonald was sidelined for the start of the season due to his knee problem, but he has been in action for AHL Texas' last three games, picking up a pair of helpers. The 23-year-old winger has yet to make his NHL debut but could be in contention for a call-up before the end of the 2025-26 campaign.
2026-01-01 update McDonald (knee) recorded an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 win over AHL Iowa.
2025-10-10 Weight 223 lb 212 lb
2025-10-06 injury_note General manager Jim Nill said Wednesday that McDonald will be out until at least November after undergoing ACL surgery, Owen Newkirk of DLLS Sports reports. McDonald (knee) was placed on non-roster injured reserve Monday.
2025-10-06 analysis General manager Jim Nill revealed in September that McDonald would be sidelined until at least November after undergoing ACL surgery, so the 23-year-old's IR designation isn't particularly surprising. Once he's healthy, he'll presumably head back to AHL Texas after making 43 regular-season appearances with the minor-league club last year.
2025-10-06 Date Injured 2025-09-18 2025-10-06
2025-10-06 update McDonald (knee) was placed on non-roster injured reserve Monday.
2025-10-06 ir No Yes
2025-10-06 Injury Status OUT IR-NR
2025-09-19 Weight 221 lb 223 lb
2025-09-18 injury_note General manager Jim Nill said Wednesday that McDonald will be out until at least November after undergoing ACL surgery, Owen Newkirk of DLLS Sports reports.
2025-09-18 analysis McDonald hasn't yet appeared in an NHL game, but he recorded six goals, three assists and 29 PIM over 43 regular-season appearances with AHL Texas last year. He'll miss the start of the 2025-26 season following his procedure, and he'll likely head back to the AHL once he's healthy.
2025-09-18 Date Injured 2025-09-18
2025-09-18 update General manager Jim Nill said Wednesday that McDonald will be out until at least November after undergoing ACL surgery, Owen Newkirk of DLLS Sports reports.
2025-09-18 Injury Status OUT
2025-09-18 Injury Text Knee
2025-09-18 Injured No Yes
2025-09-03 Salary Cap Hit $0.000M $0.870M
2025-09-03 Salary $0.000M $0.870M
2025-09-03 Pickable No Yes
2025-08-08 prospect No Yes
2025-07-04 Active in League No Yes
2025-07-04 Franchise 2025 2025 Dallas Stars