Dallas Stars' Miro Heiskanen Undergoes Knee Surgery, Recovery Timeline Uncertain
The defenseman is listed as 'month-to-month' following an injury sustained during a game against the Golden Knights, jeopardizing his participation in upcoming tournaments.
- Miro Heiskanen, a key defenseman for the Dallas Stars, underwent knee surgery on Tuesday and is classified as 'month-to-month' for recovery, according to coach Pete DeBoer.
- Heiskanen sustained the injury on January 28 during a game against the Vegas Golden Knights when Mark Stone fell onto his left knee and thigh after being tripped.
- The injury rules Heiskanen out of the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, where he was set to represent Team Finland alongside two Dallas teammates.
- Despite the setback, the Stars remain competitive, sitting second in the Western Conference and maintaining a five-game winning streak.
- Heiskanen, drafted third overall in 2017, has been a standout player for Dallas, ranking seventh in the NHL for average ice time this season and contributing 25 points in 50 games.