Dallas Stars defenseman Chris Tanev, who sustained a lower-body injury after blocking an Evander Kane shot with his right foot in Game 4 against the Edmonton Oilers, is a game-time decision for Game 5. Tanev was seen in a walking boot ahead of the game but participated in warm-ups, suggesting he might play. Head coach Pete DeBoer expressed optimism about Tanev's availability, stating, 'fingers crossed' and 'I'm optimistic.' DeBoer noted that the shot 'got him in a soft spot.' Tanev's status is crucial for the Stars as they aim to slow down Edmonton's offense in the series.
Unsurprisingly, Chris Tanev is listed as in on the roster report.
Tanev warming up with Stars.
Chris Tanev is taking warm-ups. 👀 (🎥: @markhmasters) https://t.co/8MqWPbnISs https://t.co/uKEdUq1NpI
Chris Tanev skating in warm-up. Guess is he is in, but we'll see.
Chris Tanev is taking warmups for the @DallasStars, apparently being as healthy as Chris Tanev can be at this time of year.
Chris Tanev is taking warmups for the Stars.
Chris Tanev taking warmup. Of course
Chris Tanev is taking warmups.
Chris Tanev's status will be a major factor in the Stars ability to slow the Edmonton offense. https://t.co/8fezYrVtrN
There’s no bigger question surrounding Game 5 than whether Dallas Stars defenceman Chris Tanev will be healthy enough to play vs. the Edmonton Oilers. @SportsnetSpec and @EricFrancis cover that and the latest in the series. https://t.co/JsyBro3tGZ
Stars head coach Pete DeBoer ’optimistic’ defenceman Chris Tanev plays in Game 5 https://t.co/ZlrlrHD0PE https://t.co/jOSi2VTZpw
Christopher Tanev could be ready to go for Game 5 in Dallas tonight. 🤩 https://t.co/S8wa8PYoXI https://t.co/vvGcJ0BFZD
If #TexasHockey is without Chris Tanev, that would be a huge loss, especially against #LetsGoOilers. Read more about the former #Canucks d-man on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️ https://t.co/XdORR3PW46
Pete DeBoer said he is optimistic about Chris Tanev plating Lian Bichsel came off early and looks like a potential replacement if Tanev can’t play
Tanev is officially game time decision.
"It got him in a soft spot" @DallasStars Pete BeBoer on Chris Tanev. Game time decision but coach is optimistic.
DeBoer says Tanev is a game time decision and he’s “optimistic” he’ll play in Game 5
Pete DeBoer refers to Chris Tanev as a game time decision. “I’m optimistic”
Chris Tanev is a game-time decision “I’m optimistic,” says Peter DeBoer
As Chris Tanev’s status looms large, 3 reasons the Oilers and Stars can each win the West https://t.co/IVxgw2qtpv
Pete DeBoer on Dallas Stars’ Chris Tanev ahead of Game 5: ‘Cross our fingers’ https://t.co/OeUnTxWglG
Next man up: Stars depth could be tested in wake of Chris Tanev’s injury https://t.co/mhwkDlq0pd
Tanev’s status uncertain for Stars in Game 5 because of injury ⤵️ https://t.co/5s2ZT5GrgZ
Stars defenseman Chris Tanev seen in walking boot ahead of Game 5 https://t.co/OeUnTxWglG
No update on Tanev today. He will see doctors and they will go from there. Hakanpaa probably not an option for Game 5 Pete DeBoer not very interested in talking about hypotheticals right now
Count Chris Tanev out of the Dallas Stars lineup at your peril, but if his diagnosis after blocking a shot in Game 4 is troubling, so too are the options at coach Peter DeBoer’s disposal, writes @EricFrancis. https://t.co/Y1qZStmoHK
There's no bigger story for the Dallas Stars than awaiting the status of Chris Tanev. But it's not the only story. @seanshapiro and I on the dramatic swings of this Dallas-Edmonton series and why Tanev's status could be the most dramatic of all. https://t.co/OxKCUySV4T
Stars lose Chris Tanev to injury in Game 4. Here's what we know about his status. https://t.co/TGX3lijGTY
Dallas jumped out to an early lead in Edmonton, then gave up five straight goals. Somehow even worse, the Stars may have lost defenseman Chris Tanev to a leg injury. https://t.co/i0BqO8W48I
Chris Tanev injured in Game 4 after blocking shot. https://t.co/MfplTt1voB https://t.co/8trQ85tZGV
Postgame, Peter DeBoer said “fingers crossed” Chris Tanev can play Game 5
Pete DeBoer says “fingers crossed” that Chris Tanev will be good for Game 5, but didn’t provide any specific update. #TexasHockey
Pete DeBoer on Chris Tanev: "Fingers crossed" he'll be OK for Game 5.
Pete DeBoer on Chris Tanev "Fingers crossed" he'll be OK for Game 5.
Dallas Stars PR says Stars defenceman Chris Tanev (lower body) is questionable to return to tonight’s game.
Chris Tanev is questionable to return, according to Stars PR.
Defenseman Chris Tanev (lower body) is questionable to return to tonight’s game.
Chris Tanev, who blocked an Evander Kane shot with his right foot, has not returned for the third period.
Chris Tanev has not returned for the start of the third period https://t.co/g8HR254L7r
After 2 very short shifts (:14, :09) Chris Tanev did not play that last 7:38 of the 2nd. #StanleyCupPlayoffs
Chris Tanev has gone to the Stars dressing room after blocking a shot. https://t.co/FbwQCPA1AC