Miro Heiskanen Out Month-to-Month After Knee Surgery

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen underwent knee surgery in New York and is expected to be out 'month to month,' signaling a potential return late in the season or during the playoffs. Heiskanen, who was injured in a collision with Vegas Golden Knights' Mark Stone during a recent game, was initially considered week-to-week. The incident occurred in the third period of a 4-3 overtime victory for Dallas, and while Stone was penalized for tripping, he faced no fines or suspensions. Due to the injury, Heiskanen will miss representing Finland in the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, with replacements already named. This absence could affect the Stars' strategy, as placing him on long-term IR might free up cap space ahead of the trade deadline. Despite this setback, the Stars remain competitive, currently holding second place in the Central Division.