Heiskanen sets franchise record for points by a defenseman in a postseason

A month after turning 21 years old, Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen has earned himself a prestigious spot in his team's record book.

He recorded an assist and his team-leading 16th point in the opening period Sunday, establishing a Stars/North Stars record for most points in a single postseason by a defenseman.

Heiskanen surpassed Craig Hartsburg, who set the record in 1981 with 15 points. Hockey Hall of Famer Sergei Zubov sits in third with 14 points.

The blue-liner is logging an average of 25:48 minutes of ice time per game, becoming a vital part of the Stars' success so far this postseason. He leads all defensemen in points and is tied for second in the league overall with Elias Pettersson, Brayden Point, and Nikita Kucherov.