Placed on IR last week, Heiskanen is looked at as “month-to-month” following the procedure in New York on his injured knee, leaving a window open for

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen underwent knee surgery in New York on Tuesday. Stars coach Pete DeBoer told reporters before Tuesday night’s game against the Anaheim Stars that Heiskanen’s status is classified as “month to month,

Miro Heiskanen is considered month to month for the Dallas Stars after having knee surgery. The defenseman left a 4-3 overtime win against the Vegas Golden Knights on Jan. 28 at 7:56 of the third period after Vegas forward Mark Stone collided with his left leg.

The Stars have classified Miro Heiskanen as "month to month" and hope for a late-season return after the defenseman underwent knee surgery.

Stars GM Jim Nill on the star defenseman: "As we sit here today, I anticipate him being available sometime during the regular season."

The star defenseman will likely be out for months, if not the rest of the season. Expect the Stars to struggle in his absence, and to have a much better understanding of their roster when he returns.

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen is week to week with a lower-body injury sustained on a big hit from Vegas captain Mark Stone.