SAN JOSE, Calif. — San Jose Sharks captain Joe Pavelski is unlikely to play Game 1 in the second round of the playoffs against Colorado after being knocked out and bloodied in the first-round clincher. Coach Peter DeBoer said Thursday that Pavelski is officially day to day but is not expected to be cleared for Game 1 against the Avalanche on Friday night. Pavelski got hurt Tuesday in a Game 7 victory over Vegas when he was cross-checked by Cody Eakin after a faceoff and fell awkwardly, with his helmet slamming on the ice. The Sharks scored four goals on the ensuing power play and eventually won 5-4 in overtime. Pavelski was at the practice facility Thursday but didn’t take part in practice.

Source: National Post April 25, 2019 19:41 UTC