The Capitals are holding on to the No. 1 spot despite an average week but it's getting crowded at the top of the rankings.

Heiskanen (knee) has been placed on injured reserve, per the NHL media site Friday.

The star defenseman will likely be out for months, if not the rest of the season. Expect the Stars to struggle in his absence ...

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