In this edition, former Buffalo Sabres coach Don Granato writes about the Western Conference Second Round. The Dallas Stars lead the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 in the best-of-7 series entering Game 4 at American Airlines Center in Dallas on Tuesday (8 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN, TVAS, CBC).

Heiskanen hasn’t played since Jan. 28 and had knee surgery on Feb. 4. The Stars hold a 2-1 series lead over the Jets.

The Jets will be looking at this game as an absolute must-win as they should with a 3-1 series deficit virtually sealing their fate. Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger has been sensational but has shown cracks with .908 save percentage in five home playoff starts.

For the first time in awhile, the Dallas Stars have an unstoppable scorer, and that has changed their offensive identity.

DALLAS — Winnipeg Jets coach Scott Arniel chuckled when asked before Sunday’s game what had worked so well against preposterously hot Mikko Rantanen in a Game 2 shutout of the Dallas Stars. “Well, we’re not done with him yet,

Judging by the latest reports, Marchment will not face a hearing or suspension after slashing referee Graham Skilliter during Game 3 of the team’s Western Conference playoff series against the Winnipeg Jets. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported Sunday that while the NHL discussed the incident, there is no expectation of further discipline.