Stars Lose Robertson, Heiskanen for Playoff Start

Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson, who leads the team with 35 goals and 80 points, suffered a right knee injury in the season finale against the Nashville Predators and is listed as week-to-week, with head coach Pete DeBoer confirming he will miss at least Game 1 of the playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche and potentially additional games. This development casts significant doubt on Robertson's availability for the opening round and is a major blow to the Stars' playoff hopes. The team is also expected to be without key defenseman Miro Heiskanen for at least part of the series. Dallas enters the postseason on a seven-game losing streak, increasing pressure on depth players and goaltending to compensate for key absences. Roster and salary cap constraints prevented the Stars from resting all key players, contributing to the untimely injuries. The Stars will host the Avalanche in Dallas as they face significant challenges in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.