US EditionStars’ Hintz Leaves Game 2 of West Final After Nurse’s Slash to Top of Left Skate
- In the third period of the Western Conference Final Game 2 on May 23, 2025, in Dallas, Roope Hintz of the Stars exited the ice after being slashed on his left skate.
- The slash occurred when Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse hit Hintz on top of his left skate, leading officials to assess a penalty and review for a major foul.
- Hintz collapsed on the ice, avoiding any pressure on his left leg, remained down for several minutes, and was assisted toward the locker room by teammates Mikael Granlund and Lian Bicshel.
- Officials initially handed Nurse a major penalty lasting five minutes, but after review, it was downgraded to a minor two-minute penalty. Meanwhile, Hintz, who ranks second on the Stars with five goals scored during the playoffs, left the ice with an uncertain status for the remainder of the game.
- The injury occurred with over 16 minutes left in the third as the Stars trailed 3-0, adding to a physical Game 2 following a full-line brawl in Game 1 between Dallas and Edmonton.
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Stars’ Hintz leaves Game 2 of West final after Nurse’s slash to top of left skate
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz left the ice without putting any weight on his left leg after Edmonton defender Darnell Nurse slashed him on top of his left skate in the third period in Game 2 of the Western Conference final Friday night. Hintz went down to the ice in front of the Edmonton net, and immediately reached toward his foot. Nurse was given a minor penalty for slashing after officials reviewed for a potential major penal…
Stars' Hintz leaves Game 2 of West final after Nurse's slash to top of left skate
Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz left the ice without putting any weight on his left leg after Edmonton defender Darnell Nurse slashed him on top of his skate in the third period of the Oilers' 3-0 victory in Game 2 of the Western Conference final Friday night.
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