Stars F Joe Pavelski (concussion) ruled out for Game 2

Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski is in concussion protocol and will miss Game 2 against the visiting Minnesota Wild on Wednesday night, coach Peter DeBoer confirmed.

"I don't think that's a secret," DeBoer said Wednesday morning.

Pavelski was injured on a high hit by Wild defenseman Matt Dumba in the second period of the Stars' 3-2 double-overtime loss in Monday's series opener.

Pavelski had just gotten rid of the puc