Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen recently underwent knee surgery, placing his return timeline at 'month to month' according to coach Pete DeBoer. This prognosis leaves the door open for Heiskanen to return either late in the regular season or during the playoffs. Heiskanen, who was injured during the Stars' overtime win against Vegas, was originally set to play for Finland in the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament but was ruled out last week.

Heiskanen has been a cornerstone for the Stars since making his debut in 2018, having been drafted third overall. The Stars are currently enjoying a strong season, positioned second in the Central Division with a remarkable five-game winning streak and seven victories in their last ten games.