Joe Pavelski’s Status Unknown for Game 2 Against Wild

The Dallas Stars may be without one of their key players in Game 2 of the Western Conference first round against the Minnesota Wild. Joe Pavelski, who scored a goal in Game 1, is questionable for the match up due to an undisclosed injury. His absence would be a significant blow to the Stars, who are already without forward Radek Faksa. As the team prepares for a crucial game, Pavelski’s availability remains uncertain and leaves fans wondering if his absence will hinder the team’s performance.


Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski’s status is uncertain for Game 2 of the Western Conference First Round against the Minnesota Wild at American Airlines Center. Pavelski suffered an injury on a hit from Wild defenseman Matt Dumba in a 3-2 loss in double overtime in Game 1 on Monday. Despite uncertainty surrounding his availability, the Stars are preparing for the game as if Pavelski will not be able to play. “We’re going to look at all those options and line combinations and things,” said Stars coach Peter DeBoer. The team did not score a 5-on-5 goal in the previous game, which is a concern, and DeBoer hopes to come up with combinations that can solve that problem. Pavelski, who took a backhand shot on goal, was hit in the face by Ryan Hartman’s stick, which got caught between Dumba and Pavelski. Pavelski’s head hit the ice when he fell and he was helped off by teammate Mason Marchment and a trainer. Dumba was assessed a roughing minor, while Stars forward Max Domi, who fought Dumba after the hit, was called for a roughing minor and a 10-minute misconduct. “The mentality is the same, next man up,” said Tyler Seguin, who took Pavelski’s place on the first power play. Despite uncertainty surrounding Pavelski’s health, the Stars hope to win for him in his absence.


As the Stars prepare to face off against the Wild in Game 2 of the Western 1st Round, all eyes are on Joe Pavelski and whether he will be able to take to the ice. The team surely knows that his presence on the ice could be a game-changer, but there will be some uncertainty until we see the starting lineup. Regardless, the Stars will need to bring their A-game to overcome the Wild in what promises to be an exciting and closely contested match-up. Only time will tell if Pavelski’s injury will impact the outcome.