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Dallas Stars Return to Full Lineup With Miro Heiskanen, Set Power Play Units Ahead of Western Final vs Oilers

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Published May 22, 2025, 02:23 AM

The Dallas Stars have returned to a full lineup with defenseman Miro Heiskanen, whose comeback is described as a "game changing" move for the team. The Stars are preparing for their third consecutive Western Conference Final against the Edmonton Oilers. Recent practice and game warmup lines indicate a consistent forward group featuring Granlund, Hintz, Rantanen, Robertson, Duchene, Johnston, Marchment, Steel, Seguin, Benn, Bäck, and Dadonov. Defensive pairings include Harley-Heiskanen, Lindell-Ceci, Bichsel-Lyubushkin, with goaltender Jake Oettinger starting.

Special teams units have been set with two power play groups: the first unit consists of Harley, Hintz, Duchene, Rantanen, and Johnston, while the second features Heiskanen, Marchment, Seguin, Granlund, and Robertson. The team has made minor line adjustments during the game, including shifting Oskar Bäck out of the line with Rantanen. The Stars, led by general manager Jim Nill, have secured their third straight Western Final appearance and enter the series with a healthy and stable roster.

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Sam Nestler

@samnestler

Little line shuffling from Dallas since the 3-1 goal (Oskar Bäck the odd-man out with Rantanen double shifting): Granlund - Hintz - Rantanen Robertson - Johnston - Dadonov Benn - Duchene - Rantanen Marchment - Steel - Seguin

Mike Heika

@MikeHeika

Stars going 12-6. Petrovic is scratched. Granlund-Hintz-Rantanen Robertson-Duchene-Johnston Marchment-Steel-Seguin Benn-Bäck-Dadonov Harley Heiskanen Lindell-Ceci Bichsel-Lyubushkin Oettinger