Esa Lindell is finally receiving the recognition he deserves after a decade with the Dallas Stars. Tyler Seguin, who has seen Lindell's effectiveness from the sidelines this season due to hip surgery, praised his teammate’s contributions, especially during their recent playoff win over Colorado. Lindell's defensive prowess was on full display as he blocked a crucial shot during a penalty kill that led to Seguin scoring the game-winning goal in overtime.

With 27:19 of ice time, Lindell was instrumental in the Stars' successful penalty kill, which maintained a perfect record against Colorado’s elite power play. This performance reflects the Stars' strong penalty-killing unit, which has ranked in the top ten for three consecutive seasons under assistant coach Alain Nasreddine's guidance. Lindell's quiet yet effective style exemplifies the kind of player who often goes unnoticed yet is vital to a team’s success.