Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen suffered a lower body injury and is questionable to return after a collision with teammate Scott Wedgewood early in the third period. Following the incident, Heiskanen has not been seen on the bench, although both players appear to be OK. There is no immediate update on his condition, but there is initial optimism that the injury is not long-term and will be further evaluated later today. Stars coach Pete DeBoer stated that Heiskanen will undergo tests, confirming that no surgery is required. Heiskanen is considered week-to-week rather than day-to-day, but he is not expected to be out for the season. DeBoer expects the current group of defensemen to step up in Heiskanen's absence.
Miro Heiskanen is listed week to week by Pete DeBoer No surgery needed. Expects current group of defensemen to seize opportunity
Pete DeBoer has labeled Miro Heiskanen “week-to-week.” He said his injury is not “terrible” or season ending and will not require surgery.
Per Pete DeBoer on Miro Heiskanen: Going to have some tests today. No surgery. Doesn’t appear to be terrible but not day-to-day, he’s week-to-week. Not out for the season, DeBoer specified.
No update yet on Miro Heiskanen, he will be further evaluated later today. There's initial optimism that the injury is not long term, but the team will know more later today. https://t.co/oEzE0EwoNi
This isn't the same hockey team without Miro Heiskanen.
The Stars are without Miro Heiskanen. https://t.co/knphGEOzFs
Per Stars PR: Defenseman Miro Heiskanen (lower body) is questionable to return. (Miro crashed into Scott Wedgewood early in the third period and hasn't played since).
Defenseman Miro Heiskanen (lower body) is questionable to return.
Miro Heiskanen is not on the Stars bench.
Oh my goodness. Scary moment for the Stars as Miro Heiskanen absolutely wipes out Scott Wedgewood into his own net. Both players appear to be OK.