Stars May Be Without Miro Heiskanen In Opening Round Of Playoffs

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen could miss the opening round of the playoffs because of his knee injury, 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.