Viktor Stalberg may be a healthy scratch in Game 1 Wednesday of Round 2 against Detroit.

He did not skate on any of the team's top four lines during Monday's practice. Coach Joel Quenneville said, "we'll see" when asked whether Stalberg would play when the semifinals of the Western Conference begins. He had one assist in Game 1 versus Minnesota in the opening round, but didn't get a point after that.

***IN THE SLOT*** A RECAP OF LAST NIGHT'S ACTION IN THE NHL

MINNESOTA 1 @ CHICAGO 2 OT

The Wild made it clear last night that they have no intention of just rolling over for the Blackhawks, as they forced them into overtime. Minnesota actually scored first on a goal by Cal Clutterbuck, but Chicago wore them down firing 37 shota at goaltender Josh Harding. Harding was a last minute starter, as Niklas Backstrom hurt himself in the warmup. Bryan Bickell scored the game winner on a nice pass from Viktor Stalberg. Corey Crawford had 26 saves for the win.

LOS ANGELES KINGS 1 @ ST. LOUIS 2 OT

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Viktor Stalberg played on Sunday after taking 50-60 stitches in his jaw Friday after taking a puck in his face off a shot courtesy of Ryan Getzlaf.

"It kind of hit a bad spot," said Stalberg, who used a shield that covered his jaw. "I didn't really notice it too much out there. I had a little protection there so it was fine. It's all about not getting hit there again and it will be OK." Stalberg has six goals and 17 points this season but has been held off the scoresheet in his last five games. Of course, he did have a good excuse yesterday.