As facial injuries continue to plague the Stars ’ roster this season, top-line center Roope Hintz is the latest victim. After taking a puck to the face at the 10:45 mark of the second period of Saturday night’s game against Edmonton, Hintz left the game and did not return. He was taken to the hospital and ruled out for Sunday’s game in Vancouver.

Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz was hit by a puck shot by Edmonton Oilers center Adam Henrique and left the ice with a towel pressed against his bloody face Saturday night. Hintz extended his stick toward Henrique,

The centre was ruled out of Sunday’s contest against the Vancouver Canucks after he took a puck to the face in a loss to the Edmonton Oilers the day before.

Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz was hit with a puck shot by Edmonton’s Adam Henrique and left the ice with a towel pressed against his bloody face.

Roope Hintz took a puck to the face at the 10:45 mark in the second period and left the game into the locker room. Roope Hintz leaves the game after being hit in the face by a puck. pic.twitter.com/gwD2evcSJe

Stars forward Roope Hintz received an update after exiting the Oilers game following a scary incident on Saturday night.

Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz achieved a career milestone against the Los Angeles Kings, recording four assists and contributing to the team's 6-2