Stars center Joe Pavelski takes massive hit from Wild's Matt Dumba in overtime loss, questionable for Game 2

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Dallas Stars center Joe Pavelski is questionable for Game 2 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs after hitting his head on the ice following a massive hit by Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba during Monday night’s opener. 

Head coach Pete DeBoer told reporters after the game that the veteran forward was "OK" and was walking on his own, but added that he was unsure of his status for Game 2 on Wednesday night. 

Joe Pavelski, #16 of the Dallas Stars, lies on the ice after a hit from Matt Dumba, #24 of the Minnesota Wild, in the second period in Game One of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center on April 17, 2023 in Dallas. (Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

"I haven’t really looked at the hit in depth. Joe’s OK. Obviously, he’s banged up – hit his head on the ice when he fell." 

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DeBoer later added, "No, no I’m not confident for Game 2. He’s OK. He’s walking out of the rink on his own OK."

The incident happened halfway through the second period with the Stars leading 2-1. Pavelski, 38, fired off a shot on net and was immediately met with a high shoulder from Dumba. 

Matt Dumba, #24 of the Minnesota Wild, celebrates after the Wild beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 in the second overtime period in Game One of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center on April 18, 2023 in Dallas. (Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

He laid on the ground as a massive brawl broke out. 

Pavelski appeared unstable as he was helped off the ice. Dumba was initially assessed a five-minute major penalty before