Dallas Stars’ defenseman Miro Heiskanen left Tuesday night time’s recreation towards the Vegas Golden Knights after struggling a lower-body damage in a nasty collision with Mark Stone, per Sportsnet.
Stone was tripped by Stars ahead Roope Hintz on the play and misplaced his steadiness, slamming headfirst into Heiskanen’s knee. Heiskanen reached for his left knee virtually instantly and was in agony as he was escorted off the ice by his teammates earlier than heading up the tunnel to the Stars’ dressing room. He didn’t return. Stone was unhurt on the play however was given a two-minute minor penalty for tripping.
The minor penalty name irked Stars head coach Peter DeBoer, who questioned why the refs didn’t name a five-minute main to evaluation the incident. DeBoer then added that he’s coached Stone earlier than and is aware of he isn’t a unclean participant, however didn’t perceive why the refs didn’t have a re-evaluation.
Heiskanen is anticipated to play huge minutes for Finland on the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off after being named to the group final June. He was among the many first six gamers introduced, however now his availability is in query.
The 25-year-old stays one of many prime defensemen within the NHL, ending prime 12 in Norris Trophy consideration in 4 of the previous 5 seasons. Whereas his offensive numbers have dipped this season to 5 objectives and 20 assists in 50 video games, he stays one of many NHL’s finest two-way defensemen.
The Stars have but to supply an replace on Heiskanen’s standing, nevertheless, it’s protected to imagine he’ll endure analysis in some unspecified time in the future within the subsequent day or two. Dallas doesn’t play once more till Friday towards Vancouver.
