Tue Apr 01 01:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Dallas Stars Clinch Stanley Cup Playoff Berth, Miro Heiskanen Returns to Ice
**Dallas, TX** – The Dallas Stars have secured their spot in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, fueled by a weekend of exciting hockey and a little help from the Edmonton Oilers. The team’s playoff berth comes after what the team’s blogger described as a week of “Cardiac Hockey.”
Adding to the good news, defenseman Miro Heiskanen, recovering from knee surgery, has returned to skating. Stars coach Pete DeBoer confirmed Heiskanen is skating in Frisco, though a timeline for his return to game action remains unclear. While his participation in the first round of the playoffs is still uncertain, the news offers a significant boost to the team’s hopes. DeBoer stated that while Heiskanen is skating, it’s still early stages and his return is likely sometime during the first round.
The team is currently in Seattle for a back-to-back series against the Kraken. Meanwhile, the franchise celebrated other milestones, including Matěj Blümel setting a new franchise record for most goals in a single season with 38. Forward Wyatt Johnston also received praise for his contributions. The excitement extended beyond the NHL, with the Idaho Steelheads, an affiliated team, concluding their series on a high note. The Stars have just over three weeks until the playoffs begin.
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