Patrick Eaves (lower body) has been activated from injured reserve and will return to the lineup Tuesday against the Canadiens.

Eaves (lower body) has been activated from injured reserve and will return to the lineup Tuesday against the Canadiens.

Analysis:

Eaves has missed the Stars' last 21 games with an ankle injury. It sounded like he was ready to play as early as last week, but the Stars took advantage of the All-Star break to get him extra rest. Based on how line rushes were conducted at morning skate, it appears Eaves will join the top trio with Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin to start Tuesday's game.