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Stars’ Miro Heiskanen was part of NHL history vs. Kraken

Tuesday’s game vs. the Kraken was the first time that two defensemen with double-digit point streaks played in the same game.

Tuesday’s game against the Kraken featured a first in NHL history. It was the first time that two defensemen with double-digit point streaks played in the same game.

Miro Heiskanen entered with a 10-game streak while Seattle blueliner Vince Dunn had a 12-game point streak.

Heiskanen finished the game with a goal and an assist. His now 11-game streak ties the franchise record set by Craig Hartsburg in 1986 for the Minnesota North Stars. Hartsburg had four goals and 14 assists during his 11-game run.

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“He’s the number one defenseman now and you’re seeing the results of that,” Ryan Suter said.

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His 61 points are the third-most in a single season by a defensemen in Dallas history.

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