Stars' Hintz to miss start of playoffs; Heiskanen expected back
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Key Points:
- Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz will miss the start of the playoffs due to a setback in his recovery from a lower-body injury sustained on March 6.
- Coach Glen Gulutzan expressed cautious optimism about Hintz's progress but confirmed he will not be available for the playoff opener.
- The Stars, seeded second in the Central Division, will face the third-seeded Minnesota Wild in their playoff series starting this weekend.
- Top defenseman Miro Heiskanen, also dealing with a lower-body injury, is hopeful to return for the playoffs but remains day-to-day in his recovery.
- The team is experiencing some health improvements at other positions despite the injuries to key players.
