Roope Hintz Placed on Injured Reserve Due to Illness, Misses Fourth Game

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (illness) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, missing his fourth consecutive game against the Calgary Flames. While he is eligible to return once healthy, his exact return timeline is unclear, though he was previously expected back before Friday's game vs. Colorado. Wyatt Johnston and Matt Duchene will continue to fill top-two center roles. Hintz has compiled 15 goals, 44 points, 125 shots on net, and 58 hits in 52 appearances this season.