The Dallas Stars faced a significant setback in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals against the Edmonton Oilers when Roope Hintz, the team's top-line center, suffered a concerning leg injury. The injury occurred shortly after a collision with Darnell Nurse, which left Hintz unable to put weight on his leg as he was helped off the ice.

This injury is particularly worrisome for the Stars, as they had just regained their full lineup, including key players like Miro Heiskanen and Jason Robertson. The loss of Hintz, who has been a consistent contributor with 11 points in the playoffs, compounds their challenges as they head into the next games tied 1-1 in the series.

Head coach Pete DeBoer expressed frustration over the officiating during the incident, emphasizing that such an injury typically warrants a major penalty under NHL rules. The Stars will need to adapt quickly, as they face an Oilers team capable of putting up impressive offensive numbers.

As they prepare for the upcoming games, the Stars are accustomed to overcoming injuries, but the absence of one of their top offensive players will significantly impact their strategy moving forward.