The star defenseman will likely be out for months, if not the rest of the season. Expect the Stars to struggle in his absence, and to have a much better understanding of their roster when he returns.

With Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer announcing at practice on Thursday that Finnish defenseman Miro Heiskanen has been ruled week-to-week with a knee injury, the team was gearing up to play an extended period of time without one of their key players.

Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen is week to week with a lower-body injury, and the standout from Finland won't play in next month's 4 Nations Face-Off tournament.

Miro Heiskanen is week to week for the Dallas Stars with a knee injury. The timeline also means the defenseman will likely miss the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off, with will take place in Montreal and Boston from Feb. 12-20. He had been selected to play for Team Finland along with Stars teammates, defenseman Esa Lindell and forward Roope Hintz.

Heiskanen is now the third critical player the Stars have lost for an extended period of time. Tyler Seguin is out for four-to-six months following hip surgery he had done in December, and Mason Marchment has missed a month for face surgery after taking a puck to the face in late December.

Defenseman Miro Heiskanen was injured in the third period of the Dallas Stars’ 4-3 overtime victory over Vegas after taking a hit from Golden Knights captain Mark Stone.

Off, injuries are starting to pile up for star players across the league. Among them are Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov and Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen, who are expected to miss several weeks.

Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen has suffered an injury that puts his availability for Team Finland in the 4 Nations Face-Off in jeopardy.

Heiskanen will meet with doctors Friday to have his MRI examined. It's not clear if he'll miss weeks or months, but the Stars believe he will at least return before the end of the 2024-25 campaign. He has five goals, 25 points, 17 hits and 85 blocks in 50 appearances in 2024-25. Kyle Capobianco might play regularly during Heiskanen's absence.

The former Ottawa Senators star was ripped on social media after colliding with Miro Heiskanen's knee on Tuesday night.

Miro Heiskanen will be in action Friday when his Dallas Stars play the Vegas Golden Knights at American Airlines Center. Looking to bet on Heiskanen’s props? Here is some info to help you, below. Heiskanen Player Props Points Prop: Over/Under 0.

The Dallas Stars suffered a huge loss to their lineup when Miro Heiskanen was an early exit in their recent meeting with the Vegas Golden Knights. Heiskanen suf