Stars' Hudler won't play vs. Predators

Jiri Hudler will not be in the lineup Tuesday when the Dallas Stars play the Nashville Predators, the team announced.

Stars coach Lindy Ruff previously confirmed that Hudler is battling an illness.

Hudler, 32, has appeared in two games with the Stars this season, but has been held off the scoresheet in both matches. The Czech winger signed with Dallas as a free agent this summer.