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Miro Heiskanen • D • Stars

Miro Heiskanen Cleared for Game 1

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (lower body) will play in Game 1 against the Minnesota Wild on Saturday, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reports. The Finnish defensive star was unavailable for the last three regular-season games due to a lower-body injury. Heiskanen finished the campaign as the NHL's ninth-highest scoring defenseman, posting 63 points (nine goals, 54 assists) in 77 contests. He averaged a point per game in four meetings with the Wild. As a member of the first defensive pairing and the top power-play unit, Heiskanen is set to have a huge workload in the playoffs and will be a popular pick among DFS managers.

Yesterday

Esa Lindell • D • Stars

Esa Lindell Tallies Two Points in Regular-Season Finale

Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell registered one goal and one assist as the team wrapped up the regular season with a 4-3 shootout victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday. Lindell assisted Mavrick Bourque during even-strength play in the first period and potted a power-play goal in the second. This was LIndell's second multi-point effort in four games. With Miro Heiskanen (lower body) absent from the blue line, Lindell has seen increased power-play time late in the season. Heiskanen is iffy for the start of the postseason, so Lindell could continue to have an expanded role for a few more games. He finished the regular season with a career-high-matching 32 points (six goals, 26 assists), 83 shots, 179 blocks, and a team-best plus-30 rating in 82 games.

3 days ago

Sam Steel • C • Stars

Sam Steel Back in Action Wednesday

Dallas Stars center Sam Steel (hip) will play in Wednesday's regular-season finale against the Buffalo Sabres. The 28-year-old had been ever-present in the Stars' lineup this season before landing on the shelf with a hip injury in late March and missing nine games. Steel has bagged a career-high 33 points (12 goals, 21 assists) in 72 outings. He has benefited from Dallas' many injuries, and this might also be the case during the playoffs, as Roope Hintz (lower body) has already been ruled out for at least the first two postseason games. On Wednesday night, Steel will get a look on the top line next to Wyatt Johnston and Mikko Rantanen.

4 days ago

Nils Lundkvist • D • Stars

Nils Lundkvist Returns for Regular-Season Finale

Dallas Stars defenseman Nils Lundkvist (personal) will be in the lineup on Wednesday against the Buffalo Sabres. Last week, it was reported that Lundkvist exited the lineup due to illness, but he was actually away from the team for the birth of his first child. Lundkvist has made 51 appearances this season, recording 11 points (three goals, eight assists), 46 SOG, 47 blocks, and a plus-11 rating. With Miro Heiskanen (lower body) on the shelf, Lundkvist figures to have a more prominent role in Wednesday's regular-season finale. He might also see more ice time during the postseason, as Heiskanen is questionable for the start of the playoffs.

4 days ago

Roope Hintz • C • Stars

Roope Hintz to Miss First Two Playoff Games

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (lower body) will miss the team's first two playoff games, and these might not be his only absences during the postseason. "Certainly, Roope won't be in Games 1 or 2," Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan said on Tuesday. "We don't know when he could come back or if he could come back. We'll see." Hintz is dealing with a lower-body injury and has appeared in only one game since the Olympic break ended. Before his injury, the Finnish forward was playing well, recording 44 points (15 goals, 29 assists) in 53 games.

4 days ago

Matt Duchene • C • Stars

Matt Duchene Registers Three Assists Monday Night

Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene kicked off the final week of regular-season action with a hat trick of assists in Monday's 6-5 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Two of Duchene's assists helped Mavrick Bourque get his first career hat trick. Jason Robertson also benefited from his creativity. Duchene is heading into the playoffs in hot form. He boasts five assists across his last two contests and has averaged a point per game in his last 13 outings. The 35-year-old sits on 45 points (16 goals, 29 assists) through 56 regular-season games, with one more matchup to go.

5 days ago

Mavrik Bourque • C • Stars

Mavrik Bourque has a Hat Trick on Monday

Dallas Stars center Mavrik Bourque scored three times and added an assist in a wild 6-5 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday. This was the first hat trick of his career for the second-year Canadian forward. Bourque has set career highs across the board statistically with 19 goals, 21 assists, 40 points, and 20 penalty minutes.

5 days ago

Radek Faksa • C • Stars

Michael Bunting, Radek Faksa Rejoin Stars Lineup Monday

Dallas Stars forward Michael Bunting (lower body) and Radek Faksa (lower body) will return to the lineup on Monday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Dallas has been banged up all season but will get some help on the frontline for the final week of regular-season action. Bunting will be an interesting DFS play on Monday, as he is expected to join Wyatt Johnston and Mikko Rantanen on the first line. He is also set to fill a spot on the second power-play unit. Faksa will center the fourth line and is a valuable addition for the team's penalty kill.

6 days ago

Jake Oettinger • G • Stars

Jake Oettinger Shuts Out the Rangers

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger made 22 saves in a 2-0 shutout victory over the New York Rangers on Saturday. He extended his winning streak to four straight games and now has a 34-12-6 record this year, as well as a 2.59 goals against average and a .900 save percentage. His next appearance will most likely be on Monday versus the Toronto Maple Leafs.

7 days ago

Roope Hintz • C • Stars

Roope Hintz Not Expected to Return During Regular Season

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (lower body) remains week-to-week and is not expected to play until the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs start. Dallas has three regular-season games remaining, starting with Saturday's matchup with the New York Rangers. Hintz has sat out 17 games due to a lower-body injury. He might also miss some postseason action, as Stars general manager Jim Nill told reporters the team isn't sure whether Hintz will be available for Game 1 of the opening round. Hintz will finish the 2025-26 regular season with 44 points (15 goals, 29 assists) in 53 games. Justin Hryckowian has done well in an expanded role during Hintz's absence, looking to extend his point streak to three games on Saturday.

Apr 11

Miro Heiskanen • D • Stars

Miro Heiskanen Uncertain for Playoffs

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (lower body) could be unavailable for the start of the playoffs for the second consecutive year. The star rearguard sustained a lower-body injury in Thursday's win over Minnesota. After the game, Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan told reporters he doesn't yet know Heiskanen's playoff status. Heiskanen is considered unlikely to play on Saturday against the New York Rangers. Overall, Dallas has three regular-season games remaining. During a career year, Heiskanen has been the NHL's ninth-highest scoring defenseman. He has tallied 63 points (nine goals, 54 assists) in 77 games. Thomas Harley will have an increased workload with Heiskanen on the shelf, giving him more fantasy value.

Apr 10

Tyler Myers • D • Stars

Tyler Myers Unavailable Against Bruins

Dallas Stars defenseman Tyler Myers (undisclosed) won't play on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins, Owen Newkirk of DLLS Sports reports. The veteran blue-liner will exit the lineup after making 11 appearances with the Stars since his move from Vancouver. He hasn't scored with 12 SOG but boasts two assists. Additionally, Myers has recorded 15 blocks and hits. Ilya Lyubushkin will fill the void on the blue line. The Russian rearguard plays similarly to Myers and shouldn't be expected to make offensive contributions. Myers' first opportunity to return will come on Thursday when the Stars host the Winnipeg Jets.

Mar 31

Michael Bunting • LW • Stars

Michael Bunting to Sit Out Tuesday's Game

Dallas Stars left wing Michael Bunting (lower body) won't suit up on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins, Owen Newkirk of DLLS Sports reports. He suffered a lower-body injury in Sunday's loss to Philadelphia and could miss several games. Dallas' forwards have been dropping like flies lately, leading to Cameron Hughes getting a chance to make his team debut on Tuesday. The 29-year-old hasn't appeared in the NHL since 2020-21. Hughes has been a prolific player in the minors, averaging over a point per game this season, but he will enter the lineup on the fourth line and isn't expected to make a significant impact.

Mar 31

Michael Bunting • LW • Stars

Michael Bunting Suffers Lower-Body Injury Sunday

Dallas Stars left wing Michael Bunting sustained a lower-body injury in Sunday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. He was hurt during the first period. Initially, the team announced Bunting was questionable to return. In the end, Bunting didn't add to his 3:46 of ice time. Injuries have ravaged the Stars' front line all season, and Bunting now might have to sit out some action. His career has yet to take off in Texas, as Bunting has totaled only one goal and one assist in 11 appearances with the Stars. The veteran was even a healthy scratch for one game last week.

Mar 30

Sam Steel • C • Stars

Sam Steel Leaves Road Trip Due to Injury

Dallas Stars center Sam Steel (undisclosed) has returned home after being hurt on Thursday against the New York Islanders, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports. The Stars began a four-game road trip on Long Island, but Steel will miss the final three games. It's unclear whether Steel will be available when the team returns home to face the Winnipeg Jets on April 2. The 28-year-old has seen regular top-six action this season, recording a career-high 33 points (12 goals, 21 assists) in 72 contests. Mikko Rantanen (lower body) appears ready to return to action this weekend and will replace Steel in the top six.

Mar 27

Mikko Rantanen • RW • Stars

Mikko Rantanen Could Return Saturday

Dallas Stars winger Mikko Rantanen (lower body) practiced fully on Friday and could play on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports. The star forward was injured while playing for Team Finland at the Olympics, but he will make a timely return for the Stars, who have lost five of their last six games. Rantanen has averaged the eighth-most points in the NHL this season, tallying 20 goals and 49 assists in 54 outings. His return will end Mavrik Bourque's run on the first line, but he could still maintain a top-six spot after Dallas lost Sam Steel (undisclosed) against the New York Islanders on Thursday night.

Mar 27

Sam Steel • C • Stars

Sam Steel Makes Early Exit Against Islanders

Dallas Stars center Sam Steel (undisclosed) didn't finish Thursday's 2-1 loss to the New York Islanders, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports. He exited the action in the third period due to an undisclosed injury. Steel's ice time has increased throughout the season due to injuries, and it's helped him to record a career-high 33 points (12 goals, 21 assists) in 72 games. But he may now be sidelined himself. Fortunately for Dallas, Mikko Rantanen (lower body) is close to returning and will practice on Friday. Meanwhile, Michael Bunting, who was a healthy scratch on Thursday, is an option to rejoin the lineup for this weekend's back-to-back against Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.

Mar 27

Mikko Rantanen • RW • Stars

Mikko Rantanen to Return to Full Practice

Dallas Stars winger Mikko Rantanen (lower body) will return to full practice and travel with the team during an upcoming four-game road trip, Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports. The Stars will begin their trip on Thursday against the New York Islanders and finish it next Tuesday in Boston. Rantanen suffered a lower-body injury at the Olympics and has been sidelined for 13 games. The Finnish star has totaled 69 points (20 goals, 49 assists) in 54 games, averaging the eighth-most points in the league. With Roope Hintz (lower body) also on the shelf and Tyler Seguin (knee) done for the season, Mavrik Bourque and Sam Steel have played larger roles in the Stars' attack.

Mar 23

Roope Hintz • C • Stars

Roope Hintz to Miss At Least a Couple of Weeks

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (lower body) is expected to be out for at least a couple of weeks. The Finnish forward suffered a lower-body injury in Friday's loss to the Colorado Avalanche. "It's going to be a couple of weeks for sure. We don't know exactly how much but it's not a couple of days, so we'll see how long that is," Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan told reporters on Saturday, adding the team hopes to see Hintz return before the playoffs. Hintz has been Dallas' fourth-highest scoring forward this season, amassing 44 points (15 goals, 29 assists) in 53 games. Mavrik Bourque is set to move back to the first line to fill in for Hintz.

Mar 7

Roope Hintz • C • Stars

Roope Hintz Suffers Lower-Body Injury Friday

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (lower body) couldn't complete Friday's matchup with the Colorado Avalanche. He had to be helped off the ice in the second period after suffering a lower-body injury. This was Hintz's first appearance after the Olympics, as he had missed four games due to illness. Unfortunately, it looks like Hintz could be sidelined again for some time. As a result, the Stars may move Mavrik Bourque back to the top line, with Wyatt Johnston shifting to center. Bourque collected two assists on Friday night and has averaged a point per game across his last nine appearances.

Mar 7

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