Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen was forced off the ice early in the first period of a game against the Minnesota Wild earlier this week. The 26-year-old Finnish player took a hit from Wild forward Ryan Hartman that sent him into the boards. He did not return and is now scheduled for an X-ray.
Heiskanen exited after the check from Hartman, prompting immediate concern from the Dallas bench. The incident occurred early in the matchup, and the Stars' key defenseman did not rejoin the game. Officials confirmed he will undergo imaging to assess the injury's extent. Heiskanen has been vital to Dallas this season, leading the team with 54 assists and tallying nine goals for 63 points in 77 games. His contributions have made him one of the Stars' most important players. The team now awaits results from the examination amid worries over his availability.
