Thornton sustained a hand injury against the Blues on Tuesday, though it won't be enough to keep him out of Thursday's Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals , Curtis Pashelka of the San Jose Mercury News reports.

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Thornton was slashed on his left hand, but the ailment did not cause him to leave Game 2. Jumbo Joe further proved that he's ready for the upcoming contest as he was able to grip his stick without issue at the Thursday morning skate. Thornton owners are craving offense from the veteran as he's gone pointless through two games against the Blues in the conference finals after blowing up in the quarterfinals, hanging two goals and eight points on the Predators.