Dallas Stars' Roope Hintz to Miss Playoff Start Due to Injury Setback
Stars' Hintz to miss start of playoffs after setback
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Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz will miss the start of the playoffs following a setback in his recovery from a lower-body injury. The team, seeded second in the Central Division, is hopeful for the return of defenseman Miro Heiskanen as they prepare to face the Minnesota Wild this weekend.
- 01Roope Hintz will miss the start of the playoffs due to a lower-body injury setback.
- 02The Stars are seeded second in the Central Division and will face the Minnesota Wild.
- 03Miro Heiskanen's status is day-to-day, but there's hope he will be ready for the playoffs.
- 04Sam Steel returns to the lineup after missing nine games with an undisclosed injury.
- 05Radek Faksa has recently rejoined the team after missing 24 games due to injuries.
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Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz will not be available for the start of the playoffs due to a setback in his recovery from a lower-body injury sustained on March 6 against the Colorado Avalanche. Coach Glen Gulutzan expressed caution, stating, "We thought we could have him maybe for the beginning of the series, and it doesn't look that way." The Stars, who are the No. 2 seed in the Central Division, will kick off their playoff campaign against the Minnesota Wild this weekend. In more positive news, defenseman Miro Heiskanen is day-to-day but is showing signs of improvement, and his return is hoped for as he recovers from a lower-body injury. Additionally, center Sam Steel is set to return after missing nine games, while Radek Faksa has recently rejoined the lineup after being sidelined for 24 games due to various injuries.
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The absence of Roope Hintz could affect the Stars' offensive capabilities as they enter the playoffs, making their match against the Minnesota Wild critical.
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