Mikael Granlund, the Stars' other Finnish trade acquisition, scored three goals in Dallas' Game 4 victory over the Winnipeg Jets.

The Dallas Stars entered this season as a Stanley Cup contender, but some injuries put their championship hopes in question.

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck lays by the net as Dallas Stars' Sam Steel (18) and the rest of the line celebrate a goal scored by Alexander Petrovic, in pile against the boards, in the third period of Game 3 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series in Dallas, Sunday, May 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) AP

Stars head coach Pete DeBoer announced Tuesday that Heiskanen would return to action for Game 4 against the Jets. The Stars activated the defenseman from long-term injured reserve a few hours later, prior to the 7:00 p.m. puck drop.

The Dallas Stars keep responding in these NHL playoffs, like they have all season. Now they go into Game 4 at home with a chance for a 3-1 series lead against the top-seeded Winnipeg Jets in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs.

The Dallas Stars face the Winnipeg Jets in Game 4 of the second-round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

The Dallas Stars are gearing up for a crucial playoff Game 4 against the Winnipeg Jets, and they may get a major boost with the possible return of Miro Heiskanen. While not officially cleared, head coach Pete DeBoer expects the star defenseman — known for his impact on both ends of the ice — to be back in the lineup for the first time since January.