Stars Announce Roope Hintz News After 22 Games Missed

The 29-year-old also experienced a setback during recovery and has yet to return to skating.

Head coach Glen Gulutzan provided the latest update as the team traveled for Game 3 on Tuesday.

“He’s not traveling,” Gulutzan said. “Game 3, he won’t be there; Game 4, I would say, is very doubtful.”

Gulutzan added that the team is looking further ahead for a possible return window.

“Hopefully by the time we get back, we’re in a good spot, and he’s in a good spot,” Gulutzan said.

Hintz has been ruled out of the early part of the series, with Game 5 now viewed as the earliest potential return.

The forward recorded 44 points in 53 games this season, playing a top-line role before the injury.

He has also been a key contributor in past playoff runs, with 69 points in 95 career postseason games.

Dallas has managed to stay competitive without him, using a committee approach to fill the gap.

Players throughout the lineup have taken on expanded roles as the Stars look to maintain pace in the series.

Game 3 will continue without Hintz, with Game 4 also unlikely to include the center based on the current timeline.