By Canadian Press

Stars head coach Pete DeBoer ‘optimistic’ defenceman Chris Tanev plays in Game 5

May 31, 2024 | 9:58 AM

DALLAS — 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.

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Game 6 goes Sunday in Edmonton. Game 7, if necessary, would be Tuesday back in Dallas.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 31, 2024.

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