Heiskanen (knee) will not be available for Game 1 against the Jets on Wednesday, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heiskanen has been on the shelf since Jan. 28 versus Vegas due to his knee injury, a stretch of 39 games on the sidelines. The blueliner has been traveling with the team and skating, but he still hasn't been cleared to play. If Heiskanen can return in the postseason, he figures to see heavy minutes in addition to taking a spot on the No. 1 power-play unit.

Head coach Pete DeBoer said Monday that he doesn't yet know whether Heiskanen (knee) will be available for Wednesday's Game 1 against Winnipeg, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heiskanen has been on long-term injured reserve since early March, but he's been considered day-to-day recently. He participated in Monday's practice session, but it's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up to begin the Stars' second-round series. Even if Heiskanen is unavailable for Game 1, it certainly seems possible that he'll be back in action at some point during the second round.

Heiskanen (knee) will not play in Saturday's Game 7 versus the Avalanche, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Stars will face elimination Saturday minus their best defenseman in Heiskanen as well as top winger Jason Robertson (knee), who was also ruled out in head coach Pete DeBoer's update Friday. Heiskanen will miss his 39th straight contest, and he'll only get back into action this campaign if the Stars are able to advance to the second round.

Heiskanen (knee) will remain on the shelf for Game 6 against Colorado on Thursday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heiskanen made the trip for Game 6 versus Colorado on Thursday but won't be in action to face the Avs. The 25-year-old defenseman was limited to just 50 games during the regular season in which he generated five goals and 20 helpers, including seven power-play assists. At this point, Heiskanen should probably be considered questionable, at best, for Game 7 if necessary.

Heiskanen (knee) will travel with the Stars to Colorado ahead of Game 6 against the Avalanche on Thursday, Sam Nestler of DLLS Stars reports Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Heiskanen accompanied the Stars for their road trip to Colorado for Games 3 and 4, but didn't dress for either of those games, so his traveling doesn't necessarily mean he'll play Thursday. Still, Heiskanen is continuing to make progress, and his situation is worth monitoring. The 25-year-old had five goals and 25 points across 50 outings during the regular season.

Heiskanen (knee) won't play against Colorado on Monday in Game 5, according to Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News.

EDGE Analysis

Despite participating in Monday's morning skate, Heiskanen will miss his 37th straight game. He has been a regular at practices during the playoffs, but it remains unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. Heiskanen generated five goals, 25 points, 108 shots on net and 85 blocked shots across 50 regular-season appearances in 2024-25.

Heiskanen (knee) won't play in Game 4 against Colorado on Saturday, per Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.

EDGE Analysis

Heiskanen had five goals and 25 points across 50 regular-season outings with the Stars in 2024-25. He's missed 35 consecutive games between the regular season and playoffs. Heiskanen would likely be playing in a top-four capacity and on the first power-play unit if he were healthy.

Heiskanen (knee) will miss Game 3 versus Colorado on Wednesday, per Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now.

EDGE Analysis

Heiskanen had five goals and 25 points across 50 regular-season appearances with Dallas in 2024-25. He hasn't played since Jan. 28, but he is getting close to returning, so perhaps Heiskanen will be an option for Game 4 on Saturday. When the 25-year-old is ready to return, he should serve in a top-four capacity and on the first power-play unit.

Heiskanen (knee) will travel with the Stars for Games 3 and 4 in Colorado, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Heiskanen has been on the shelf since Jan. 28 versus the Golden Knights, a stretch of 34 games on the sidelines. Prior to getting hurt, the blueliner was struggling to find the back of the net, going 10 games without putting one over the goal line. Still, he did manage to pick up a helper in each of his last five appearances. If cleared to return for Game 3 on Wednesday, the Finn would likely reclaim his spot on the first power-play unit, making him a top-end fantasy target.

Heiskanen (knee) won't play against Colorado on Monday in Game 2, per Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News.

EDGE Analysis

Heiskanen participated in Monday's morning skate but remains day-to-day. Despite his recent progress, he will miss his 34th straight game, and it remains unclear when he will be ready to return. Heiskanen accounted for five goals, 25 points, 108 shots on net and 85 blocked shots in 50 appearances during the 2024-25 regular season.