The Stars' injury problems this season continued Thursday, as Dallas learned it would be without its top defenseman for at least the next few weeks. Stars coach Pete DeBoer announced at practice that Miro Heiskanen has been ruled week-to-week with a knee injury.

Off, injuries are starting to pile up for star players across the league. Among them are Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov and Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen, who are expected to miss several weeks.

Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell (23) celebrates with his teammates Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin (91), left, and Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) after he scores a goal against ...