Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski was forced to exit Game 1 on Monday after taking a massive hit from Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba.
Matt Dumba lays a late hit on Joe Pavelski and receives a 2-minute minor penalty for roughing. pic.twitter.com/a6XTWf4Hup
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Dumba was initially given a five-minute major for the hit, but it was rescinded to a two-minute minor for roughing after review.
Stars forward Max Domi also received a two-minute minor for roughing and a 10-minute misconduct for continuing after he came to Pavelski's defense.
Pavelski, who appeared to hit his head on the ice, needed help leaving the rink.
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