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Sharks’ Hertl may still need knee surgery

San Jose Sharks v Colorado Avalanche

DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 24: Tomas Hertl #48 of the San Jose Sharks awaits a face off against the Colorado Avalanche at Pepsi Center on February 24, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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Initially, it was reported that San Jose Sharks forward Tomas Hertl wouldn’t need surgery for a knee injury that occurred in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.

A few days later, however, it seems surgery may still be a possibility for the 22-year-old Hertl, based on a report from the San Jose Mercury News on Monday.

“We’re doing an extensive evaluation now and we’ll have a determination within the next week on a few players on whether or not they need surgery or if any treatment is needed,” said Sharks GM Doug Wilson, as per the San Jose Mercury News.

“Hopefully that is the case and everybody will be ready come September. But I’ll get a better read on that in the next week to 10 days.”

Hertl scored in the series opener versus Pittsburgh, but was hurt on a hit from Penguins forward Patric Hornqvist in Game 2 and never returned to the series due to the injury.