Hintz Far From Stars Playoff Return

Roope Hintz remains ways away from a playoff return for the Dallas Stars, dealing a blow to their depth chart at a critical juncture. The coaching staff whispers off the record that they're not holding their breath, with Pete DeBoer shuffling lines to compensate in this tight series. Dallas grinds on without their two-way center, but the clock ticks louder as special teams carry the load against Minnesota.