Oilers' Evander Kane suffers injury ahead of the Stanley Cup playoffs
The Edmonton Oilers' forward Evander Kane got injured ahead of the Stanley Cup playoffs and missed yesterday's practice.
As the team was preparing for their first matchup against the Kings, both Kane and Janmark weren't on the ice:
Kane, 32, also missed the last three games of the Oilers' season, with an injury.
If it was Game 1 of the playoffs, Kane would be in. Extra time to heal to ensure he's 100%. #Oilers"
With the Oilers set to play on Monday night, we'll know soon enough if the team was telling the truth back then.
Most teams don't share details of the injuries in the playoffs, so we don't expect much. However, in the warmups, an official decision should be made for Kane.
This season, the controversial forward tallied 44 points, including 24 goals, in 77 games. In last year's playoffs, he had underwhelming performances, scoring only five points in 12 games.
We'll keep you in the loop for any updates from the Oilers concerning Kane and the lineup for their first playoff game.
UPDATE: Kane was on the ice for the team practice today, alongside Jarnmark.
Yesterday, Kris Knoblauch said he is «hopeful» to have Kane in Game 1."
Source: Hockey OTB - Injured, Kane missed the Oilers practice before the playoffs
| POLL | ||
AVRIL 21 | 1270 ANSWERS Oilers' Evander Kane suffers injury ahead of the Stanley Cup playoffs Do you think the Oilers will get rid of Evander Kane in the summer? | ||
| Yes | 956 | 75.3 % |
| No | 314 | 24.7 % |
| List of polls | ||
![Feb 20, 2025; Boston, MA, USA; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team USA forward Brady Tkachuk (7) celebrates scoring against Team Canada during the first period during the 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey championship game at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images](https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/medium/530920.webp "Feb 20, 2025; Boston, MA, USA; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team USA forward Brady Tkachuk (7) celebrates scoring against Team Canada during the first period during the 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey championship game at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images")
![Feb 20, 2025; Boston, MA, USA; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team Canada forward Mitch Marner (16) warms up prior to the during the first periodau- during the 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey championship game at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images](https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/medium/530913.webp "Feb 20, 2025; Boston, MA, USA; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team Canada forward Mitch Marner (16) warms up prior to the during the first periodau- during the 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey championship game at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images")
