Blues not expecting Demitra for playoffs
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ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Blues coach Joel Quenneville told TSN on Monday that All-Star forward Pavol Demitra is not close to being able to skate, let alone rejoin the Blues for their playoff run.

Pavol Demitra
Demitra

The Blues, who finished with the best regular-season record in the NHL, begin playoff action Wednesday at home against San Jose (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2).

Demitra has been out since March 24. He was diagnosed with a concussion after being forced to leave a game at Tampa Bay after the Lightning's Brian Holzinger drove him face-first into the boards in pursuit of a loose puck. Demitra had to be hospitalized after the hit, which resulted in Holzinger's ejection from the game.

In 71 games this season, Demitra has recorded 28 goals and 47 assists for 75 points.
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