The Dallas Stars announced that defenseman Miro Heiskanen has been placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury, joining teammates Tyler Seguin and Nils Lundkvist. This designation means Heiskanen will miss a minimum of seven days, which opens up a roster space for the team. The Stars are currently unable to utilize his substantial $8.45 million cap hit until he qualifies for long-term IR, requiring a longer absence of at least 10 games and 24 days.

Coach Pete DeBoer indicated that Heiskanen is week-to-week, with an MRI possibly necessitating surgery. The injury occurred during a game against the Las Vegas Golden Knights, where Heiskanen's knee bent awkwardly after a collision with Mark Stone. Despite the injury, Dallas secured a 4-3 overtime victory, yet the cost of losing Heiskanen for an extended period presents a significant challenge for the squad.