Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen participated in the morning skate on Saturday but will not play in Game 1 of Western Conference first-round series against the visiting Colorado Avalanche.
Stars coach Pete DeBoer said Heiskanen is taking a step in the right direction as he looks to turn the corner following knee surgery. Heiskanen, who wore a noncontact jersey on Saturday, is labeled day-to-day by DeBoer.
"Definitely a step in the right direction from where we've been in the last 2½ months," DeBoer said.
DeBoer said the next step is for Heiskanen to participate in a full-contact practice session.