Through six games against Colorado, it remains to be seen. In a thrilling back-and-fourth series with two ties and both teams leading at different points, the Stars have surprised the hockey world by reaching Game 7 in a series many counted them out of because of Heiskanen’s — and Jason Robertson’s — absences.

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen remains out of the lineup for their critical Game 5 against the Colorado Avalanche, coach Peter DeBoer announced on Monday. The Avalanche and Stars are tied 2-2 ahead of Game 5 in Dallas.

The Stars are hopeful that Miro Heiskanen will return at some point in their first-round series, and Saturday's update supports that idea.