San Jose Sharks forward Tomas Hertl is suffering from a lower-body injury and was held out of Games 3 and 4 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Pittsburgh Penguins. It is uncertain when he will return.
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DeBoer Comments on Rumors Surrounding Hertl's Status
Monday, June 6
Sharks head coach Pete DeBoer updated reporters on Hertl, "I'm giving you what I got, and he's day-to-day."
The comments from DeBoer came after Czech reporter Roman Jedlicka of TV NOVA Sport reported Hertl is out for the remainder of the playoffs.
Hertl Important to Sharks' Title Hopes
The 22-year-old has flourished on San Jose's top line with veterans Joe Thornton and Joe Pavelski. He was fourth on the team with 46 points this season (21 goals, 25 assists) and one of the Sharks' biggest threats in the postseason.
Hertl has scored six goals and added five assists in the postseason, including a goal in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. He hit the post on three separate occasions in Game 2 as well but couldn't find the back of the net as the Sharks dropped to a 2-0 defi ...
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Tomas Hertl Injury: Updates on Sharks F’s Lower Body and Return
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