Heiskanen has ramped up intensity at practice, seeing some contact, but will remain out of the lineup for Game 5 on Monday. The Stars struggled defensively in Game 4, losing 4-0, and would greatly benefit from Heiskanen playing. Given the desperation Dallas faces in Game 5, it poses concerns about when Heiskanen may be ready to return.

Back has battled an undisclosed ailment the past few games, exiting Game 2 and 3 for short periods of time, and not playing in Game 4. However, he will return to the lineup in Game 5, replacing Mavrik Bourque. The 25-year-old Back is making his postseason debut this year and has one point (0G / 1A) in three games.

Woll has not played yet in the postseason and was absent from practice on Monday due to an illness. Stolarz has been solid in the postseason, posting a 2.29 GAA and .902 SV% through four games (3-1) and appears to be in control of the Maple Leafs' crease.

Johansson suffered an injury late in Game 3 and did not play in Game 4, but was back at practice on Monday, indicating he could return to the lineup for Game 5. The 34-year-old Johansson has one point (0G / 1A) through three playoff games.

Tavares was absent from overtime in Game 4 but appears to be fine and ready to return for Game 5. After an excellent 2024-25 season, scoring 74 points (38G / 36A) in 75 games, the 34-year-old Tavares is off to a hot start in the playoffs, with five points (3G / 2A) in four games.

A first-round playoff return for Jason Robertson seems unlikely as his team prepares for Game 5 on Monday night and he has only just returned to skating. Robertson was injured in the final game of the season, and remains out of the lineup, week-to-week. The 25-year-old forward had 80 points (35G / 45A) in 82 games this season.