EVANDER KANE NEWS

Oilers coach: stars McDavid, Draisaitl played through injuries in playoffs

Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch said on Wednesday that some of the team’s top stars were playing through injuries during their Stanley Cup playoff run

JUNE 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available Monday Kane (abdomen) is available for Game 7 on Monday against Florida but head coach Kris Knoblauch did not clarify whether or not he'd be in the lineup, per TSN.

Impact Kane hasn't played since Game 2 and the Oilers have forced a Game 7 after being down 3-0 in the series. At the moment, it's unclear if the Oilers will want to adjust the lineup to fit Kane back in after they've caught fire. He produced a minus-4 rating in two games against the Panthers and has eight points with a minus-7 rating this postseason.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Game 6 Kane (abdomen) will not play Friday against the Panthers, Bob Stauffer of the Oilers Radio Network reports.

Impact Kane was considered a game-time call but will miss his fourth straight contest. The veteran winger has eight points in 20 games this postseason and was held scoreless with a minus-4 rating through two appearances against Florida prior to his injury. His status for a potential Game 7 on Monday is unclear.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Oilers' Evander Kane game-time decision for Game 6 Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane is a game-time decision for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final against the visiting Florida Panthers on Fr...

JUNE 21 • SACBEE.COM

Questionable Friday Kane (abdomen) skated at morning practice Thursday, but his status for Game 6 versus Florida on Friday is up in the air, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.

Impact Kane, who has missed the last three games with the injury, skated on the fifth line at practice and never had an opportunity to play with the regulars. Kane has four goals, four assist and 47 PIM in 20 playoff games this season.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Tuesday Kane (abdomen) won't play in Tuesday's Game 5 versus the Panthers, Derek Van Diest of NHL.com reports.

Impact Kane was considered possible for this contest, but he'll ultimately need to miss a third straight game. If the Oilers win Tuesday, he may be available for Friday's Game 6 if he continues to trend in the right direction.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Possible for Game 5 Kane (abdomen) is a possibility for Game 5 against Florida on Tuesday, per Tracey Myers of NHL.com.

Impact Kane will travel with the Oilers to Florida, and the team will evaluate his health ahead of Tuesday's contest. The 32-year-old forward has missed the last two games due to a sports hernia. Kane has generated four goals, four assists, 44 shots on net, 37 PIM and 64 hits in 20 outings this postseason.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Game 4 Kane (abdomen) won't play in Game 4 against Florida on Saturday, according to Tracey Myers of NHL.com.

Impact Kane, who has been dealing with a sports hernia since the end of the regular season, will miss his second straight contest. He has generated four goals, four assists, 44 shots on net and 64 hits in 20 contests this postseason.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

As Oilers face elimination, Knoblauch silent on whether ailing Evander Kane will play Edmonton Oilers head coach, Kris Knoblauch, chose not to bite on any lineup questions ahead of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final

JUNE 15 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Not at practice Saturday Kane (hip) is not at morning practice and is questionable ahead of Game 4 versus Florida on Saturday, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kane was unable to play in Game 3 on Thursday, after playing only 10:33 in Game 2 on Monday. The feisty winger has four goals, four assists, 37 PIM and 64 hits in 20 Stanley Cup playoff games this season. Warren Foegele is slated to take his spot in the lineup, should Kane be unavailable to play.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Thursday Kane (hip) is expected to miss Game 3 against the Panthers on Thursday, per Greg Wyshynski of ESPN.

Impact Kane has four goals, eight points, 37 PIM and 64 hits in 20 playoff outings this year. Corey Perry and Derek Ryan, who were both healthy scratches for Game 2 on Monday, are projected to draw back into the lineup. Sam Carrick is slated to miss Thursday's game after logging 7:31 of ice time in Edmonton's last contest, but unlike Kane, it's believed Carrick's absence is the coach's decision.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Edmonton Oilers scratch Evander Kane for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final

Hockey history is full of players gutting through injuries in the playoffs in pursuit of the Stanley Cup

JUNE 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable for Thursday Kane (hip) is questionable for Game 3 against Florida on Thursday, per Dan Rosen of NHL.com.

Impact Kane has four goals, eight points, 37 PIM and 64 hits in 20 playoff contests this year. Corey Perry, who was a healthy scratch in Game 2 on Monday, is projected to draw back into the lineup at the expense of Ryan McLeod. However, if Kane is unavailable, then both Perry and McLeod might dress versus the Panthers.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Evander Kane says Bruins sent gift basket for punching player who ended Marc Savard's career In the second period of the Thrashers’ game against the Penguins, Evander Kane took Matt Cooke out with one punch on April 10, 2010.

JUNE 11 • MASSLIVE.COM

Eetu Luostarinen is healthy this Stanley Cup Final. That's a big deal for the Florida Panthers

A broken leg knocked Eetu Luostarinen out of the Stanley Cup Final last year

JUNE 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

An Up-to-Par Evander Kane Should Play Crucial Role for Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final Edmonton Oilers winger Evander Kane will be a game-changer against the physical Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup final if he’s healthy an...

JUNE 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

An Up-to-Par Evander Kane Should Play Crucial Role for Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final Edmonton Oilers winger Evander Kane will be a game-changer against the physical Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup final if he’s healthy an...

JUNE 8 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

RAW | Evander Kane 06.07.24 | Edmonton Oilers Evander chats with media members in Florida on Friday

JUNE 7 • NHL.COM

Oilers notes: Evander Kane iffy for the opening game in Florida Saturday The Edmonton Oilers aren’t disclosing Kane’s injury—he says he’s been playing with a sports hernia much of the season.

JUNE 4 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Grabs helper in win Kane logged an assist in Friday's 3-1 win over the Stars in Game 5.

Impact Kane snapped a five-game point drought when he assisted on a Philip Broberg tally in the second period. The 32-year-old Kane has generally been more consistent in the postseason, though he has just eight points over 17 contests. He's added 61 hits, 35 PIM, 44 shots on net and a minus-3 rating while filling a middle-six role.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Stars defenseman Chris Tanev active for Game 5 of West final vs. Oilers

Dallas Stars defenseman Chris Tanev is active for Game 5 of the Western Conference Final after taking a shot off his right foot in the previous game

MAY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oilers beat Canucks 5-1 to force deciding Game 7 in second-round series

Evan Bouchard and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins each had a goal and two assists, Connor McDavid added three assists and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 on Saturday night t...

MAY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Point streak at four games Kane scored a goal on four shots, added 10 PIM, logged seven hits and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Canucks in Game 6.

Impact Kane converted the Oilers' fifth goal after Leon Draisaitl won a faceoff back to him. During his four-game point streak, Kane has two goals, two assists, 15 hits and 16 PIM. The winger is at seven points, 28 shots, 41 hits, 31 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 11 playoff contests. He continues to play in a middle-six role, though he's looked a little sharper since Draisaitl moved back to the second line at even strength.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Scores early in loss Kane scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Canucks in Game 5.

Impact Kane opened the scoring at 4:34 of the first period. The winger has a point in three straight games, with this goal being his first tally of the second round. Over 10 playoff contests, he has six points, 24 shots on net, 34 hits, 21 PIM and a minus-3 rating, but his play has been trending in the right direction lately.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE