Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz was injured after a slash from Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse during the third period of Game 2 in the Western Conference finals, leading to a 3-0 win for the Oilers. Hintz left the ice without putting weight on his left leg, prompting Dallas coach Peter DeBoer to criticize the officiating by suggesting a different outcome if a star player like Connor McDavid had been in the same situation. The incident has raised concerns among the Stars, with players feeling there was intent behind Nurse’s actions as the series is now tied at 1-1, with Game 3 scheduled for Sunday.
