Heiskanen Skates, Remains Day-to-Day for Stars

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen participated in the team's optional morning skate for the first time since undergoing knee surgery in early February. He remains day-to-day and will not play in Game 1 of the first-round playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche, but his next step is a full-contact practice. Head coach Pete DeBoer stated that Heiskanen's return during the series remains possible, providing hope for the team. Heiskanen led the team in ice time and had 25 points in 50 games before his injury. The Stars are also missing forward Jason Robertson, who is week-to-week with a lower-body injury, leaving the team shorthanded. Dallas is relying on other defensemen and remains hopeful as the playoffs begin.