Tanev injured in Game 4 after blocking shot

Dallas Stars defenseman Chris Tanev left Wednesday's Game 4 loss against the Edmonton Oilers after blocking a shot in the second period and didn't return.

Chris Tanev has gone to the Stars dressing room after blocking a shot. pic.twitter.com/FbwQCPA1AC

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The Stars labeled Tanev questionable to return due to a lower-body injury after he failed to emerge from the dressing room for the final frame.

Head coach Pete DeBoer said he hopes Tanev will be available for Game 5 on Friday, per NHL.com's Mike Zeisberger.

Tanev has been an essential piece of Dallas' success since being acquired from the Calgary Flames prior to the trade deadline. Entering Game 4, Tanev averaged 23:26 of ice time in 16 playoff contests this spring and ranked second among all players with 65 blocks.

The Western Conference Final is tied 2-2 after Edmonton's 5-2 victory Wednesday.

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