Stars Activate Nieuwendyk
Times Wire Services
Dallas Star center Joe Nieuwendyk, who has sat out 12 games because of a bruised chest, may play tonight against the Phoenix Coyotes. Nieuwendyk, activated Tuesday, was injured in the Stars’ season opener against Colorado. . . . Defenseman Stan Neckar of the Ottawa Senators will have reconstructive knee surgery Friday and will be out until April. . . . Chicago Blackhawk Executive Vice President Arthur Michael Wirtz Jr., 62, died after a brief battle with an undisclosed illness.