Mike Modano.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

DALLAS -- Mike Modano of the Dallas Stars is out indefinitely after the star centre underwent surgery to remove his appendix.

The 39-year-old Modano, who holds the NHL career scoring record for U.S.-born players, underwent the surgery on Monday.

Modano has appeared in 54 of the Stars' 68 games this season, scoring 13 goals and 13 assists for 26 points.