Pavelski scored a power-play goal on four shots and blocked four shots in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Kraken in Game 4.

EDGE Analysis

Pavelski bounced back from a scoreless effort in Game 3 to score on a rebound midway through the second period of Game 4. His tally held up as the game-winner. The 38-year-old has six tallies, one assists, 15 shots on net, eight blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through five playoff contests.

Pavelski scored a power-play goal on three shots in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Kraken in Game 2.

EDGE Analysis

Pavelski netted a goal on a rebound late in the second period, and it held up as the game-winner. The 38-year-old has five of the Stars' eight tallies through two games in the second round, and he's at six points through three playoff outings. He's added nine shots on net, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating.

Pavelski scored all four of the Stars' goals in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Kraken in Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

In his return from a concussion, Pavelski nearly wrote a storybook script for the Stars. The rest of his teammates couldn't solve Philipp Grubauer, however, and the Kraken got a goal from Yanni Gourde in overtime to set the tone in the series. With five points, six shots, a plus-3 rating and four blocked shots in two playoff contests, Pavelski figures to be a key part of the Stars' play in all zones during the second round.

Pavelski (concussion) is expected to play in Tuesday's Game 1 versus the Kraken, Saad Yousuf of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pavelski won't immediately jump back into his usual top-line role -- he was on a line with Max Domi and Mason Marchment during warmups. The 38-year-old Pavelski missed the last five contests of the first round after he was concussed in Game 1 versus the Wild, but he should have a chance to be productive regardless of role if he can stay healthy for the rest of the playoffs.

Pavelski (concussion) will be a game-time decision for Game 1 against Seattle on Tuesday, Brian Rea of Bally Sports Southwest reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pavelski sat out the final five contests of Dallas' first-round series versus Minnesota after being injured in the playoff opener. He has been practicing and appears to be probable to return to the lineup for the start of Round 2. Pavelski racked up 28 goals and 77 points in 82 appearances during the regular season in 2022-23.

Pavelski (concussion) isn't expected to draw into the lineup for Game 6 against Minnesota on Friday, according to Saad Yousuf of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Pavelski hasn't played since April 17 because of the injury, but he has resumed practicing. If the Wild defeat Dallas on Friday, then Minnesota will force a Game 7 on Sunday, which Pavelski might be available for. The 38-year-old had 28 goals and 77 points in 82 regular-season outings.

Pavelski (concussion) will be a game-time decision versus Minnesota on Friday, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pavelski was injured during the second period in Game 1 when he was hit hard by Matt Dumba. Pavelski has not played since but has been practicing the last two days. Coach Peter DeBoer said Friday that the team will see how Pavelski feels and then decide whether or not he will return to the lineup. Pavelski had 28 goals and 77 points in 82 games this season.

Pavelski (concussion) is practicing in a non-contact jersey Thursday, Saad Yousuf of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pavelski was practicing with the fourth liners and extra skaters, while Tyler Seguin was in his regular spot on the top line with Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz. Pavelski will travel with the Stars to Minnesota for Game 6 and could be a game-time decision. He has missed the last four games after getting hurt in Game 1.

Pavelski (concussion) plans to make the trip to Minnesota for Friday's Game 6 against the Wild and projects to be a game-time call for the contest, Brian Rea of Bally Sports Southwest reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pavelski started skating on his own Monday, and it appears a return to action for Friday's potentially series-clinching Game 6 could be on the table for the veteran winger. He's missed the last four contests due to a concussion.

Pavelski (concussion) has resumed skating but remains unavailable to return to the lineup ahead of Game 5 against Minnesota on Tuesday, Saad Yousuf of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pavelski started skating on his own while the Stars were in Minnesota for Games 3 and 4. He was on the ice again Monday with some of Dallas' scratches. Pavelski's progress is being monitored daily, as he works to check the boxes to return from concussion protocol. He picked up an assist and logged 10:08 of ice time in the Stars' playoff opener April 17 prior to getting injured.