What It Means:

Hertl will sit for a third straight game, and it's unclear when he will be available to return. It was reported earlier this week that Hertl was out for the remainder of the finals, but San Jose insists he's close to a return.

Hertl tallied the most points of his career in the regular season, recording 46 points (21 goals, 25 assists) in 81 games played. He was excellent at driving possession, as well, posting a Corsi For Percentage of 56.1 and a Relative Corsi For Percentage at Even Strength of 3.3.