Stars D Miro Heiskanen (knee) could miss 1st round of playoffs

Field Level Media|published: Tue 18th March, 15:37 2025

NHL: Dallas Stars at Toronto Maple Leafs

Jan 14, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) clears the puck as Toronto Maple Leafs forward Steven Lorentz (18) closes in during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen could miss the opening round of the playoffs due to his knee injury, head coach Pete DeBoer said Tuesday.

Heiskanen, 25, has been sidelined since Jan. 28 after his left knee was injured in a collision with Vegas Golden Knights forward Mark Stone. He had knee surgery on Feb. 4.

"That's a realistic possibility," DeBoer said, when asked if Heiskanen's return may take place in the second round of the Western Conference.

Heiskanen has 25 points (five goals, 20 assists) in 50 games this season while logging a team-best 25:10 of ice time.

Since being selected by Dallas with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2017 NHL Draft, Heiskanen has recorded 283 points (58 goals, 225 assists) in 475 career games over seven seasons.

--Field Level Media