Roope Hintz Out a Week After Puck Strike

Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz is expected to miss at least a week after suffering a facial injury from a puck strike during a game against the Edmonton Oilers. Despite being ruled out with an upper-body injury, the Stars received positive news that Hintz has no fractures, though the medical staff has advised maintaining a stable heart rate to prevent further complications. Hintz, a key offensive player with 25 goals and 52 points this season, is crucial to the team's performance, and his absence will require adjustments, with players like Jason Robertson and Joe Pavelski stepping up. The injury occurred in the second period of the game, which was also the debut for Mikko Rantanen, a new acquisition for Dallas. While Hintz recovers, his return will be closely monitored to ensure he can rejoin the lineup without risk of further injury.