Stars activate Tyler Seguin (hip) from long-term IR - ESPN

The Dallas Stars activated center Tyler Seguin from long-term injured reserve ahead of Wednesday's regular-season finale at Nashville.

Seguin, 33, underwent hip surgery on Dec. 5 and has not played since Dec. 1. He is considered a game-time decision against the Predators.

The Stars will face the Colorado Avalanche in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Seguin collected 20 points (nine goals, 11 assists) in 19 games before the injury. The six-time All-Star has recorded 808 points (360 goals, 448 assists) in 988 career games with the Boston Bruins (2010-13) and Stars.

Seguin is completing the sixth season of his eight-year, $78.8 million contract with Dallas.