DENVER --Esa Lindell and Tyler Seguin were sitting in the press box at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on April 14, when the Dallas Stars were playing the Detroit Red Wings. Lindell was resting ...

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) celebrates with defenseman Esa Lindell after defeating the Arizona Coyotes during an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz.

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) hits Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell (23) as the teams come together during the third period in Game 5 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff ...

Esa Lindell's brave blueline performance gave the Dallas Stars a chance to whip the Colorado Avalanche in overtime. Had Lindell's crucial blocks and just under 27 minutes of ice time not kept the ...