Hakanpaa (lower body) is not expected to play in Friday's Game 5 versus the Oilers, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.
Hakanpaa will miss his 31st straight game, though his absence is a bit more noticeable now with Chris Tanev (lower body) questionable for Game 5. Hakanpaa has been considered day-to-day throughout his absence, though he has not regularly skated during the playoffs.
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Stars' Jani Hakanpaa: Won't play Wednesday
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Hakanpaa (lower body) isn't expected to play in Game 4 against Edmonton on Wednesday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Hakanpaa hasn't been in the lineup since March 16, and it's unclear when he might be able to return. He had two goals, 12 points, 196 hits and 123 blocks in 64 appearances during the regular season.
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Stars' Jani Hakanpaa: Unavailable Monday
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Hakanpaa (lower body) will not be available Monday against the Oilers, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.
Hakanpaa has not played since March 16 and there's been little update on his return status. The 32-year-old tallied 12 points in 64 games during the regular season.
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Stars' Jani Hakanpaa: Won't return Saturday
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Hakanpaa (lower body) isn't available for Game 2 against the Oilers on Saturday, per Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News.
Hakanpaa hasn't been in the lineup since March 16. He had two goals, 12 points, 33 PIM, 196 hits and 123 blocks in 64 regular-season contests in 2023-24. Although coach Pete DeBoer classified Hakanpaa on Monday as day-to-day, according to Assimakopoulos, the 32-year-old defenseman hasn't been practicing, so he likely isn't close to returning.
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Stars' Jani Hakanpaa: Still day-to-day
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Hakanpaa (lower body) didn't practice Monday and remains day-to-day prior to Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Thursday, according to Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News.
Hakanpaa has missed the last 26 contests, including Dallas' first 13 playoff outings. It is still unclear when he will be available to return. If Hakanpaa can't play Thursday, Alex Petrovic or Nils Lundkvist will be in the lineup against Edmonton or Vancouver.
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Stars' Jani Hakanpaa: Unlikely to return in second round
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Hakanpaa (lower body) is not traveling with the Stars or practicing, so it's unlikely he'll play in the remainder of the second round, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reported Thursday.
Hakanpaa has been unavailable since March 16 and is effectively out on an indefinite basis until he practices. With Hakanpaa continuing to be sidelined, Nils Lundkvist is holding down a third-pairing role with minimal ice time.
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Stars' Jani Hakanpaa: Sidelined again Wednesday
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Hakanpaa (lower body) will remain on the shelf for Game 5 against the Avalanche on Wednesday, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Hakanpaa hasn't played since March 16 versus the Kings, a stretch of 24 games on the shelf due to his lower-body problem. At this point, until he shows up at practice, Hakanpaa should probably be considered out indefinitely. Even if cleared to play, the defenseman is far from a lock for a spot in the lineup anyway.
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Stars' Jani Hakanpaa: Remains out
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Hakanpaa (lower body) won't play Monday in Game 4 versus the Avalanche, according to Ryan Boulding of NHL.com.
Hakanpaa sat out the final 13 games of the regular season and will miss his 11th straight playoff contest. It's still unclear when he will be available to return to the lineup. Hakanpaa registered two goals, 12 points, 56 shots on net, 123 blocked shots and 196 hits in 64 appearances during the 2023-24 campaign.
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Stars' Jani Hakanpaa: Still unavailable
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Hakanpaa (lower body) won't play Saturday in Game 3 against Colorado, according to Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News.
Hakanpaa will miss his 23rd straight contest dating back to the regular season and his 10th consecutive absence in the playoffs. He earned two goals, 12 points, 56 shots on net, 123 blocked shots and 196 hits in 64 appearances during the 2023-24 campaign.
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Stars' Jani Hakanpaa: Remains out
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Hakanpaa (lower body) is not in the lineup for Thursday's Game 2 versus the Avalanche, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Thursday's absence will be Hakanpaa's 22nd in a row. The 32-year-old defenseman should be considered out indefinitely until he is cleared to return.
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Stars' Jani Hakanpaa: Out Tuesday
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Hakanpaa (lower body) won't play in Game 1 on Tuesday against Colorado in the second round of the playoffs, per Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News.
Hakanpaa hasn't played since March 16 -- he played a total of 64 regular-season games, recording two goals and 10 assists. The 32-year-old could see third-pairing usage if and when he returns to action.
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Stars' Jani Hakanpaa: Won't play Wednesday
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Hakanpaa (lower body) won't be available for Game 5 versus Vegas on Wednesday, according to Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine.
Hakanpaa hasn't been in the lineup since March 16. He had two goals, 12 points, 33 PIM, 196 hits and 123 blocks in 64 regular-season outings. His absence has resulted in Nils Lundkvist playing regularly.
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Stars' Jani Hakanpaa: Not practicing
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Hakanpaa (lower body) has yet to return to practice, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports Saturday.
Hakanpaa is likely not an option for Saturday's Game 3 or Monday's Game 4 versus Vegas, and if the Stars don't win one of those games, their season is over. Hakanpaa's continued absence will keep Nils Lundkvist in the lineup on the third pairing. Hakanpaa can be considered out indefinitely until he resumes practicing with the team.
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Stars' Jani Hakanpaa: Out Wednesday
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Hakanpaa (lower body) is expected to miss Game 2 versus Vegas on Wednesday, according to Brian Rea of Bally Sports Southwest.
Hakanpaa hasn't played since March 16 due to the injury. He had two goals, 12 points, 33 PIM, 196 hits and 123 blocks in 64 appearances during the regular season. Once Hakanpaa is healthy, he might replace Nils Lundkvist in the lineup.
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Stars' Jani Hakanpaa: Unavailable for Game 1
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Hakanpaa (lower body) won't play Monday in Game 1 versus the Golden Knights, according to Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine.
Hakanpaa also missed the final 13 contests of the regular season. He concluded the 2023-24 campaign with two goals, 12 points, 123 blocked shots and 196 hits in 64 appearances.
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Stars' Jani Hakanpaa: Might return for playoffs
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Hakanpaa (lower body) might be available for the playoffs, coach Peter DeBoer told Brian Rea of Bally Sports Southwest on Wednesday.
Hakanpaa is at least skating on his own, but he'll presumably need to participate in some practices before getting an opportunity to rejoin the lineup. The 32-year-old defenseman has two goals, 12 points, 33 PIM, 196 hits and 123 blocks in 64 outings this season. He'll miss his seventh consecutive game when Dallas faces Edmonton on Wednesday.
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Stars' Jani Hakanpaa: Still out Thursday
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Hakanpaa (lower body) won't play Thursday versus the Canucks, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.
Hakanpaa will be out for a fifth straight game. There's been no update on his status since he suffered the injury. His next chance to play is Saturday in Seattle.
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Stars' Jani Hakanpaa: Out again Tuesday
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Hakanpaa (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus the Sharks, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.
Hakanpaa will miss his fourth straight contest, and it's unclear if he traveled with the Stars for their four-game road trip. Nils Lundkvist remains in the lineup while Hakanpaa is out. The Stars' next game is Thursday in Vancouver.
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Stars' Jani Hakanpaa: Remains unavailable
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Hakanpaa (lower body) will not dress Sunday against the Coyotes, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.
Sunday's contest will be Hakanpaa's third consecutive absence. The team has yet to provide much of an update on his timeline, but his next chance to suit up will be Tuesday in San Jose.
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Stars' Jani Hakanpaa: Won't play Friday
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Hakanpaa (lower body) will not be available versus the Penguins on Friday, Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports.
Hakanpaa will be on the shelf for his second consecutive contest due to his lower-body issue. The 31-year-old Finn is stuck in a 23-game goal drought during which he's managed just 23 shots to go with four assists. Even once cleared to play, Hakanpaa is far from a lock for the lineup and could find himself a periodic healthy scratch.
