Miro Heiskanen has assist in playoff return for the Stars after missing 42 games with knee injury
- Miro Heiskanen returned to the Dallas Stars lineup on Tuesday night after missing 42 games due to a knee injury.
- Heiskanen injured his left knee in a January 28 game against the Vegas Golden Knights after a hit from Mark Stone and had surgery in February.
- In his first game back, Heiskanen played 15 minutes, assisted Mikael Granlund's third goal, and the Stars won 3-1 to lead their playoff series 3-1.
- Coach Pete DeBoer praised Heiskanen's composure and patience, while Heiskanen emphasized playing smart, short shifts, and handling pressure after a long absence.
- Heiskanen's return provides the Stars with their full lineup for the first time in months, improving their chances in the second-round Western Conference playoff series.
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Miro Heiskanen has assist in playoff return for the Stars after missing 42 games with knee injury
DALLAS (AP) — Miro Heiskanen had an immediate impact for the Dallas Stars in these NHL playoffs, even after missing 42 games because of a knee injury.
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DALLAS (AP) — Miro Heiskanen had an immediate impact for the Dallas Stars in these Stanley Cup Playoffs, even after missing 42 games because of a knee injury. Heiskanen returned to the lineup for the first time in 3 1/2 months on Tuesday night, and had an assist as the Stars beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 to take a 3-1 series lead in the second-round Western Conference series. “I thought it was a perfect night. He got 15 minutes in, made a huge play…
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