Methot (lower body) had season-ending surgery to repair a cartilage defect in his left knee Monday.

Methor (lower body) hasn't skated yet and there is still no timetable for his return, Sean Shapiro of The Athletic reports.

Methot (lower body) will undergo further testing, but Stars coach Jim Montgomery isn't sure whether the defenseman will return before or after Christmas, Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Methot (lower body) is on injured reserve per the NHL's media site.

Methot (lower body) won't be in the lineup against Columbus on Monday, Sean Shapiro of The Athletic reports.

Methot (lower body) will not return to action versus San Jose on Thursday, Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Methot (lower body) won't play Tuesday against Columbus, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.

Methot (lower body) won't play Saturday against Washington, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.

Methot (lower body) will be in the lineup against Montreal on Tuesday, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.

Methot (lower body) won't play Sunday against Detroit, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.