Pavelski, the Stars third-leading scorer, hasn't played in the series since Game 1 after taking a brutal hit from Wild defenseman Matt Dumba.
The Dallas Stars take on the Wild in Minnesota on Friday night and the team's third leading scorer Joe Pavelski is a game-time decision.center Joe Pavelski will be making the trip to Minnesota as the Stars look to close out the Wild on Friday night.
Pavelski hasn't played in the series since Game 1 after taking a brutal hit from Wild defenseman Matt Dumba.Pavelski, the team's third-leading scorer, will be a game-time decision after practicing with the Stars on Thursday. DALLAS, TX - DECEMBER 20: Joe Pavelski #16 of the Dallas Stars celebrates a goal against the Minnesota Wild at the American Airlines Center on December 20, 2021 in Dallas, Texas.
"It would be tremendous [if Pavelski play]. There's a lot he brings to the table," said Stars play-by-play and TV analyst Brien Rea. "He's just a very, very good hockey player still, even at 38 years old. So if you are going to add that into your lineup that's obviously a boost."The Stars hold a 3-2 lead in the series and will advance to the second round with a win.
"The old adage in hockey is the fourth one is the hardest to get in a playoff series ,the elimination win, and that's when your star players need to be star players and your best players need to be your best players. So if Dallas is going to do it in Minnesota Roope Hintz, Jason Robertson, Jake Oettinger, Miro Heiskanen, those four players will need to be involved in some fashion."If the Stars lose, the series will head back to the AAC for Game 7 on Sunday.
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