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Stars' Roope Hintz Sidelined for Multiple Weeks With Lower-Body Injury

Dallas awaits a second medical evaluation, with hopes for a playoff return.

Mar 6, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (24) is helped off the ice by left wing Jason Robertson (21) after colliding with Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (not pictured) during the second period against the Colorado Avalanche at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Mar 6, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (24) appears to suffer a lower body injury as he is engages with Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) along the boards during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Mar 6, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (24) appears to suffer a lower body injury as he is engages with Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) along the boards during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Hintz exited in the second period against Colorado after suffering a lower-body injury and was helped off the ice.
  • The team expects him to miss multiple weeks, with no firm timetable until he is seen by another doctor.
  • He had just rejoined the lineup following an illness that kept him out after the Olympic break.
  • The top-line center has 15 goals and 29 assists in 53 games, plays on both special teams, and has won over 59% of faceoffs.
  • The Stars are not eligible for an emergency recall and may use one of their five post-deadline AHL recalls to add a forward while he recovers.