Stars Brace for Playoff Injuries as Heiskanen Hurt

Coach Gulutzan expresses concern over defenseman's status for postseason

Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:11am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a hockey player in mid-action, their body broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of muted navy, green, and grey tones, capturing the fragility and uncertainty surrounding the Stars' injury situation.Injuries to key players like Miro Heiskanen could test the Dallas Stars' depth and adaptability as they prepare for the NHL playoffs.Dallas Today

The Dallas Stars are facing injury concerns ahead of the NHL playoffs, with defenseman Miro Heiskanen leaving Thursday's game against the Minnesota Wild with a lower-body injury. Head coach Glen Gulutzan says he is 'concerned' about Heiskanen's status for the postseason, as the 26-year-old joins forwards Radek Faksa and Tyler Seguin on the Stars' injured list.

Why it matters

Heiskanen is a key part of the Stars' defensive core, and his potential absence could be a major blow to the team's playoff hopes. Injuries have plagued Dallas late in the season, raising questions about their ability to make a deep postseason run.

The details

Heiskanen was injured after a hit from Wild winger Ryan Hartman in Thursday's game. He skated off on his own but did not return. Gulutzan said the team could receive either 'great news' or 'bad news' about Heiskanen's status in the coming days. The Stars are already without Faksa (lower body) and Seguin (knee), both of whom are on injured reserve.

  • Heiskanen was injured during the Stars' game against the Wild on Thursday, April 10, 2026.
  • Faksa and Seguin have been on injured reserve for an undisclosed period of time prior to the playoffs.

The players

Glen Gulutzan

Head coach of the Dallas Stars.

Miro Heiskanen

26-year-old defenseman for the Dallas Stars.

Radek Faksa

Center for the Dallas Stars who is currently on injured reserve with a lower-body injury.

Tyler Seguin

Forward for the Dallas Stars who is currently on injured reserve with a knee injury.

Ryan Hartman

Winger for the Minnesota Wild who delivered the hit that injured Heiskanen.

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What they’re saying

“I don't know. I honestly don't know [how things are going to be in the postseason]. But any time there's an injury, especially to, you know, top guys, it's concerning.”

— Glen Gulutzan, Head Coach, Dallas Stars

What’s next

The Stars will provide an update on Heiskanen's status in the coming days, ahead of the start of the NHL playoffs.

The takeaway

The Stars' injury woes could hamper their playoff chances, as they face the possibility of being without key players like Heiskanen, Faksa, and Seguin. The team's depth and ability to adapt will be tested as they look to make a deep postseason run.