Stars forward Hintz ruled out for Game 3 against Oilers with lower-body injury
The Dallas Stars announced forward Roope Hintz missed Game 3 against the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday due to a lower-body injury suffered in Game 2.
Hintz was considered a game-time decision and arrived at the arena without a walking boot, according to ESPN’s Emily Kaplan.
He attempted to test the injury during warmups but left after only a few minutes following a conversation with the training staff.
The 27-year-old forward was injured in Game 2 on Friday when Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse slashed him on top of his skates during the third period. Hintz needed help getting off the ice after the incident.
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Officials reviewed the play for a possible major penalty but ultimately assessed Nurse a two-minute minor. Edmonton won the game 3-0, evening the Western Conference Final at 1-1.
Stars head coach Peter DeBoer criticized the officiating decision after Game 2, suggesting the slash would have resulted in a five-minute major penalty if Edmonton’s Connor McDavid had been the injured player.
Hintz has recorded 11 points (5 goals, 6 assists) in 15 playoff games this postseason.
During the regular season, he ranked fourth on the Stars with 67 points (28 goals, 39 assists) in 76 games.
