Miro Heiskanen shows off battle scars on his face, NHL Twitter in disbelief

Dallas Stars ace defenseman Miro Heiskanen had to exit Game 3 against the Seattle Kraken on Sunday after sustaining an upper body injury. He was hit by a puck to his face during the second period.Following the vicious hit, Heiskanen ended up with a terrifying scar on his left cheek. According to reports, the defenseman had difficulties in sleeping and eating due to the cut on his face.Despite his troubles, Heiskanen returned to the ice in Game 4 wearing a face shield and played 31 minutes in the Dallas Stars' 6-3 win over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday.Following the game, NHL fans were stunned to see Heiskanen return to the game with the vicious cut on his cheek still not completely healed. One fan said:&quot;If he played baseball, he would be out for two months.&quot;Here are some top reactions on Twitter:John Shannon@JShannonhlMiro Heiskanen’s value to the Stars? -Injured in Game 3, his Dallas team is outplayed by Seattle, badly.-Game 4, wearing a full face shield, protecting a vicious cut, Heiskanen plays 31:02 and anchors the Stars’ D in a convincing 6-3 win vs Kraken.#StanleyCupPlayoffs357Miro Heiskanen’s value to the Stars? -Injured in Game 3, his Dallas team is outplayed by Seattle, badly.-Game 4, wearing a full face shield, protecting a vicious cut, Heiskanen plays 31:02 and anchors the Stars’ D in a convincing 6-3 win vs Kraken.#StanleyCupPlayoffsMike Leslie@MikeLeslieWFAAPete DeBoer says Miro Heiskanen's &quot;nasty gash&quot; on his face has impacted Miro's ability to eat and sleep, and yet he came out and played 31 minutes tonight, to lead Dallas to the win.27125Pete DeBoer says Miro Heiskanen's &quot;nasty gash&quot; on his face has impacted Miro's ability to eat and sleep, and yet he came out and played 31 minutes tonight, to lead Dallas to the win.mahi@avocadomahiHart and Norris to Miro Heiskanen for playing over half this game with a busted up face203Hart and Norris to Miro Heiskanen for playing over half this game with a busted up facex - RIP Miro Heiskanen@beavs22Y’all that was 92 mph with a man in his face?? That’s an insane goal! Not much otter could do there51Y’all that was 92 mph with a man in his face?? That’s an insane goal! Not much otter could do thereKristina Rowe - Just Me In Big D@justmeinbigdJust got my first glimpse of Miro Heiskanen's face since his closeup with a puck on Sunday. Ouch. Glad he's back tonight and skating strong.3Just got my first glimpse of Miro Heiskanen's face since his closeup with a puck on Sunday. Ouch. Glad he's back tonight and skating strong.Zach Masters@M0untainMan28The fact that Miro Heiskanen is playing after taking a 90 mph puck to the face, while some NBA players are taking games off because of minor injuries just show the different level of athlete @DallasStars @NHL #DallasStars31The fact that Miro Heiskanen is playing after taking a 90 mph puck to the face, while some NBA players are taking games off because of minor injuries just show the different level of athlete @DallasStars @NHL #DallasStarsx - RIP Miro Heiskanen@beavs22@HTXpuckprincess Thank you. Just watch his face! He’s too pretty you can’t hit his money maker2@HTXpuckprincess Thank you. Just watch his face! He’s too pretty you can’t hit his money makeryo@yoyoma__yo@SaadYousuf126 If he played baseball he would be out for two months.1@SaadYousuf126 If he played baseball he would be out for two months.ehuddle@ehuddle@SaadYousuf126 Hockey players are just different6@SaadYousuf126 Hockey players are just differentx - Tiffani 💕@SeguinsFinal@SaadYousuf126 Absolute warrior3@SaadYousuf126 Absolute warriorCathy M.@catmaj040@SaadYousuf126 Wow, that’s dedication!@SaadYousuf126 Wow, that’s dedication!Joey Jones@JJonesinGTown@SaadYousuf126 Miro HoleInTheFacekanen1@SaadYousuf126 Miro HoleInTheFacekanenThe 23-year-old was brilliant for the Stars during the regular season. He appeared in 79 games and accumulated 73 points (the most points by a defenseman in franchise history). He also had a plus/minus of +12.During the 2023 playoffs, Heiskanen has played ten games and contributed eight points for his team.Miro Heiskanen's return to lineup helps Dallas Stars secure commanding Game 4 winDallas Stars vs Seattle Kraken - Game FourThe Dallas Stars in Game 3 suffered a bitter 7-2 defeat against the Seattle Kraken. Following the exit of their ace defenseman Miro Heiskanen, the Stars were helpless in the blue line, and their defense failed to stop the Kraken from putting the puck past them.With Heiskanen returning to the lineup, the Dallas Stars defense looked more solid against the Kraken in Game 4. Jamie Benn put the Stars 1-0 up with less than three minutes remaining in the first period. Thomas Harly, Max Domi, Joe Pavelski and Roope Hintz made it 5-1 for the Stars heading into the third period.Three minutes into the third period, Jaden Schwartz's second goal of the night helped Kraken reduce the Stars' lead by three goals. Adam Larsson scored the third goal for the Kraken at the 15:49 mark. Max Domi's backhand goal, though, restored Dallas' three-goal lead.Miro Heiskanen and the Dallas Stars take on the Seattle Kraken in Game 5 on Thursday at the American Airlines Center.

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