Roope Hintz is hopeful for a Game 4 return as the Stars aim recovery
Roope Hintz was back on the ice Monday for an optional practice, giving Dallas Stars fans renewed hope. The center is working through a lower-body injury suffered in Game 2 after taking a slash from Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse.
Hintz left the game favoring his left leg and did not return, missing all of Game 3.
Hintz has been an essential part of Dallas' playoff run. With 11 points in 15 games, his presence on the ice adds not just offensive output but also energy and puck control. As one of the team's most consistent performers, his absence in Game 3 was evident in the Stars' lackluster showing.
Dallas needs Hintz to regain momentum
Stars' Roope Hintz injured on slash by Oilers' Darnell Nurse | roope hintz injury
The Stars have hit their first major hurdle of the postseason, dropping two straight for the first time.
They've been outscored 9-1 in those games and are now behind 2-1 in the series. Without Hintz, the top lines have struggled to generate sustained pressure or capitalize on scoring chances.
Hintz's return would bring more than just statistics. His ability to drive play and support teammates defensively has made him a reliable two-way player. Reintegrating him into the lineup could help Dallas rediscover its rhythm and shift the momentum in this critical point of the Western Conference Final.
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Hintz, now in his seventh NHL season, knows how to assess his body's readiness. He's approaching the situation cautiously, weighing the importance of his speed and skating strength against the discomfort still present. The team's medical staff will likely make a final assessment just before Game 4 begins.
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As the Stars prepare for a pivotal matchup in Edmonton, all eyes are on Hintz. His return could not only boost the lineup but also shift the tone of the series. Game 4 may hinge on whether their key forward is truly ready to go.
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