Overview
- Heiskanen will miss the final three games with a lower-body injury, following Thursday’s 5-4 win over the Wild in which he left after a hit.
- Head coach Glen Gulutzan said they are hoping he returns for the opening series against Minnesota, though his playoff status remains unconfirmed.
- Heiskanen is undergoing imaging to assess the injury, and Dallas can turn to Kyle Capobianco or Alex Petrovic to cover minutes on defense.
- Center Roope Hintz remains week-to-week with a lower-body issue after a planned late-season return was shelved, leaving his readiness for Round 1 uncertain.
- Tyler Myers could sit Saturday after a reaggravated injury, while Radek Faksa and Michael Bunting are expected to play before the finale and Sam Steel is day-to-day for Wednesday’s game in Buffalo.