Evander Kane missing from practice ahead of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals

The Edmonton Oilers conducted practice this morning before Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals. The biggest piece of news to come out of the practice was the absence of Evander Kane from the ice.

After missing practice, Evander Kane spoke to the media. He updated his status for tonight's game and confirmed that he will be in the lineup despite not skating this morning.

It has also been confirmed that defenseman Cody Ceci will sit out the game and be replaced by Vincent Desharnais.

As the Edmonton Oilers take the ice for warmups tonight that will be the first time we will get a look at what their true lineup for tonight will look like. It will be interesting to see how impactful Evander Kane will be despite battling through the injury he seems to have.