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Dallas Stars head coach Pete DeBoer is “optimistic” defenceman Chris Tanev will be available for tonight’s Game 5 of the NHL’s Western Conference final against the Edmonton Oilers.
The shutdown blueliner didn’t return after taking a shot off his right foot in the second period Wednesday.
Edmonton took that one 5-2 to even the best-of-seven series 2-2.
Tanev, who is listed as a game-time decision, is averaging 22 minutes 33 seconds of ice time in the playoffs.
The 34-year-old from Toronto was acquired in a deal with the Calgary Flames ahead of the March trade deadline.
Game 6 goes Sunday in Edmonton. Game 7, if necessary, would be Tuesday back in Dallas.
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