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Unexpected update emerges on Joe Pavelski ahead of Game 6

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The Dallas Stars got a shoutout win over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, winning 4-0 and getting the edge 3-2 in the series ahead of Friday’s Game 6. They’re travelling to Minnesota with the chance to close out the series and move on to Round 2.

On Wednesday just after the statement win over the Wild, the Stars may a statement on their own with head coach Pete DeBoer providing a stunning update on Joe Pavelski, per Brien Rea. 

The veteran forward left Game 1 after he was taken out by a massive hit in the series-opening loss, landed in concussion protocol and hasn’t played since.

But it could all change for Game 6 as DeBoer announced that Pavelski would travel with the Stars and was a game-time decision.

This is exciting, but also concerning for the veteran, who has a bit of a concussion history. We mostly remember when he was bloodied and shaken up after a scary fall following a 2019 collision with then-Vegas Golden Knights forward Cody Eakin. DeBoer was his coach then and we can only hope he knows how Pavelski will recover from this.

It sounds good, but let’s stay tuned as this story develops ahead of Friday’s contest.

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Stars get brutal update on Joe Pavelski

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Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski, a veteran player with a long history of head injuries, is officially on the shelf with a concussion.

Pavelski suffered the injury in Game 1 of the Stars’ opening round playoff series against the Minnesota Wild, after taking a HUGE hit from Wild defender Matt Dumba.

Here’s the hit in question:

Dumba earned himself no supplemental discipline for the hit and Stars fans are NOT happy about it.

Stars coach Peter DeBoer announced today that Pavelski is NOT on the road trip with the team to Minnesota for Game 3 and Game 4.

Get well soon, Pavs. You hate to see a guy’s career put in jeopardy due to brain injuries.

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New update reveals more on Joe Pavelski’s condition hours before Game 2

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The Dallas Stars remain quite secretive on forward Joe Pavelski’s status. The veteran forward left Game 1 after he was taken out by a massive hit in the series-opening loss against the Minnesota Wild midway through the second period on Monday.

Finally on Wednesday morning, after recalling forward Riley Tufte from Texas, Dallas’ development affiliate in the American Hockey League, head coach Pete DeBoer revealed more on Pavelski’s condition and what it could mean for the Stars moving forward into the series.

DeBoer confirmed that Pavelski is in concussion protocol. He came in this morning and is “getting better every day.”

With Pavelski visibly out for tonight’s second contest of the series vs. Minnesota, this is what the projected lineup looks like:

While it is unfortunate that Pavelski cannot take part in this contest – and potentially many others due to the severity of his injury – it is important to remember that his health comes first.

The veteran has a bit of a concussion history, as we mostly remember when he was bloodied and shaken up after a scary fall following a 2019 collision with then-Vegas Golden Knights forward Cody Eakin. DoBoer was his coach then and we can only hope he knows how Pavelski will recover from this.

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Stars make emergency move hours before Game 2

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Dallas Stars veteran forward Joe Pavelski’s status for Game 2 remains uncertain after he sustained a massive hit that took him out of the series-opening loss against the Minnesota Wild midway through the second period on Monday.

Hours before Game 2 later today, the Stars recalled forward Riley Tufte from Texas, Dallas’ development affiliate in the American Hockey League.

“We’re going to look at all those options and line combinations and things,” Stars coach Peter DeBoer said after a team meeting here Tuesday.

“Seems OK, but we left him at home,” DeBoer added. 

And maybe this move to get Tufte close by has to do with the fact that Pavelski will remain away for Game 2.

Tufte appeared in three games during the 2022-23 campaign with Dallas. Originally from Minnesota, Tufte made his NHL debut on Nov. 13, 2021 vs. Philadelphia and scored his first career NHL goal on March 6, 2022 at Minnesota. Tufte has one goal in 13 career games with the Stars.

This could be a great motivation for him to crack the roster, play well and be the guy they need during Pavelski’s absence, especially if it goes beyond Game 2.

The Stars hope Pavelski is back soon but will be motivated to win for him in his absence.

“You want to rally around it. It leaves a pit in your stomach when things like that happen,” teammate Tyler Seguin said, per NHL.com. “So yeah, it’s emotional, it’s a hard guy to lose and we have to respond for him.”

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Dumba absolutely CRUSHES Pavelski, fights Domi after

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Scary situation in Dallas this evening in the opening game of the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild opening round playoff series with Wild defenseman Matt Dumba absolutely CRUSHING Stars forward Joe Pavelski.

Pavelski admires his pass and gets crushed hard by Dumba.

Check it out:

A longer look with no audio:

And more angles of the hit:

Dumba was initially assessed a five minute major penalty, but it was reversed to a minor upon review. The real damage for Pavelski seems to come as a result of smacking his head off the ice.

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Update on Pavelski following scary moment in Game 1

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In case you missed it last night, Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski left his team’s Game 1 loss to the Minnesota Wild after suffering an absolutely brutal hit from Wild defenseman Matt Dumba. 

Pavelski appeared to be out cold on the ice and then when clearly woozy when coming to…

After the game, Stars head coach Peter DeBoer provided an update on Pavelski’s health stating that Pavelski is “Ok” but isn’t certain for Game 2:

Read below for more details from our earlier published report on this developing story.

Scary situation in Dallas this evening in the opening game of the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild opening round playoff series with Wild defenseman Matt Dumba absolutely CRUSHING Stars forward Joe Pavelski.

Pavelski admires his pass and gets crushed hard by Dumba.

Check it out:

A longer look with no audio:

And more angles of the hit:

Dumba was initially assessed a five minute major penalty, but it was reversed to a minor upon review. The real damage for Pavelski seems to come as a result of smacking his head off the ice.