Heiskanen, whom the Stars drafted No. 3 overall in 2017, is widely regarded as a top-five defenseman in the NHL. With both lockdown defensive abilities and offensive prowess, Heiskanen recorded 25 points in 50 games for the Stars this year after logging 16 points in 19 playoff games for Dallas in 2024.

Miro Heiskanen, the Dallas Stars’ top defenseman and one of the NHL’s best, is getting closer and closer to returning for Dallas in the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs. Heiskanen has not played ...

The Dallas Stars face a crucial moment in Game 5 against the Winnipeg Jets, with Miro Heiskanen's availability adding intrigue to the playoff clash.

And while two overtime victories and a game seven hat trick from Mikko Rantanen in the team’s opening round win over the Colorado Avalanche certainly served as a path to getting back on track, a daunting task awaited in the second round in the form of the western conference’s top team from the 2024-25 season, the Winnipeg Jets.

Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene could not have explained the value of Miro Heiskanen any better after Game 1 against the Edmonton Oilers.

The Dallas Stars began these NHL playoffs without standout defenseman Miro Heiskanen and top goal scorer Jason Robertson.

Heiskanen hasn’t played since Jan. 28 and had knee surgery on Feb. 4. The Stars hold a 2-1 series lead over the Jets.

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen sent a defiant message after mounting an inspiring comeback against the Edmonton Oilers.

The Dallas Stars won the opener of their NHL Western Conference Final series vs. the Edmonton Oilers, but have lost the last three games and face elimination with one more defeat. Game 5 will be back in Dallas on Thursday night,