The Dallas Stars will enter their pivotal Game 7 against the Colorado Avalanche without two key players: defenseman Miro Heiskanen and forward Jason Robertson. Both have been sidelined with injuries and remain day-to-day as the Stars fight to advance in the playoffs.
Heiskanen, who has been out since late January due to a knee injury requiring surgery, has been a cornerstone of the Stars’ defense, leading the team in average ice time with over 25 minutes per game before his injury. Robertson, the team’s second-leading scorer with 35 goals and 80 points this season, has been out since mid-April with a lower-body injury sustained late in the regular season.
Their absence has forced the Stars to rely heavily on other roster players, with Mikael Granlund stepping up to fill Robertson’s role on the top line. Despite a tough 7-4 loss in Game 6, head coach Pete DeBoer remains optimistic about the team’s chances at home in Game 7, emphasizing the resilience of the remaining players.
Looking ahead, DeBoer expressed hope that both Heiskanen and Robertson could return for the second round, though no firm timeline has been given. The Stars’ next opponent will be the winner of the Winnipeg Jets vs. St. Louis Blues series, giving Dallas some time to recover their injured stars.
The stakes couldn’t be higher as the Stars aim to overcome these significant setbacks and keep their playoff hopes alive
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