Sharks’ Braun to take leave for Lysiak funeral

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San Jose Sharks defenseman Justin Braun will take a leave of absence after Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals Wednesday to attend the funeral of his father-in-law, former NHL player Tom Lysiak.

Lysiak, 63, died Monday, the same day that Braun played over 18 minutes in Game 1 of the final series against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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“It’s a tough situation. To Justin’s …

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