Miro Heiskanen: Dallas Stars' Playoff Hero

0:00On April 24th, Miro Heiskenin is straight up carrying the Dallas stars on defense in the playoffs, fresh off a lower body injury that had everyone. Worried just a week ago, the Finnish star has logged more ice time than almost anyone, clocking 93 minutes and 6 seconds over the first three games against the body. Minnesota Wild, that's their most in the league, trailing only two other defensemen, and he even notched the assist on Wyatt Johnston's power play winner in double. Over time, during Dallas's 4-3 game-3 victory, he set out the star's final three regular season games to heal up from that April 9th tweak, but jumped right back in for game-1 last Friday. By game-2, he was up to 26 minutes and 6 seconds, then exploded for 43 minutes and 5 seconds in game-3, blocking 5. Shots and firing 7 attempts total, teammates aren't shocked. He's known for that smooth, effortless skate that lets him play heavy minutes without breaking a sweat. Goalie Jake Oedinger called him a dream on the blue line, heart rate barely spiking,

1:04while Ford Matt Dushane compared his glide to Hall of Famer. Scott Niedermehr, even his partner Isla Lindell just says he's efficient as hell. Coach Glenn Galutzen sees Heiskenin, sharpening up game-by-game stronger shots and passes now, basically at full strength. The guy himself says the leg feels better daily, and with two rest days before game-4, he's primed. Stars hold a 2-to-1 series lead heading into Saturday's 5-30pm, Eastern face-off at Gran Casino Arena. This boost has Dallas rolling early in the Western conference first round, proving Heiskenin's the backbone they need to push deeper. NHL News today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on and off the field. I'm Cory with the story.