J.T. Miller's late goal lifts Canucks past Oilers to take a 3-2 series lead
JMAY 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns assist on game-winner Kane produced an assist, four hits and four PIM in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Canucks in Game 4.
Impact Kane helped out on Evan Bouchard's game-winning goal in the final minute of the third period. This was Kane's second straight game with a helper. The winger is up to five points, 22 shots on net, 33 hits, 19 PIM and a minus-3 rating over nine playoff appearances in a middle-six role.
MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Helps out on power play Kane notched a power-play assist and four hits in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Canucks in Game 3.
Impact Kane hadn't posted a power-play point since March 23. The winger, who missed time late in the regular season due to a sports hernia, has four points, 21 shots on net, 30 hits and 15 PIM over eight playoff contests. He's primarily played in a middle-six role and on the second power-play unit, so his scoring contributions are likely to remain limited to a supporting level.
MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Evander Kane Mic'd Up for Series Tying Win vs. Vancouver
MAY 11 • YOUTUBE
Canucks vs. Oilers: Corey Perry, Evander Kane top list of playoff series villains There's always one guy who is going to get under the skin of the opposition by trash talking or accidentally-on-purpose crashing the net
MAY 8 • THEPROVINCE.COM
RAW | Evander Kane 05.07.24 | Edmonton Oilers Evander chats with the media after practice
MAY 7 • NHL.COM
Evander Kane back on ice today, ready to live rent free in the heads of Vancouver Canucks and their fans Evander Kane back on ice, ready to live rent free in the heads of the Vancouver Canucks and their fans
MAY 7 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM
Draisaitl scores twice as Oilers beat Kings 4-3 to advance to 2nd round
Leon Draisaitl scored twice, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in Game 5 to win their first-round NHL playoff seriesMAY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Offensive depth has Rangers on verge of sweep, Avalanche and Oilers each up 2-1 in first round
The New York Rangers are looking to finish off a sweep of the Washington Capitals on SundayAPRIL 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Here comes Evander Kane, just when the Oilers need him most Big rugged winger is finding his playoff game just in time to make an impact on Los Angeles.
APRIL 27 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM
The playoffs edition of Evander Kane has arrived: 'It just brings the best out of me' Kane puts promotion to good use, notches Gordie Howe hat trick in a massive 6-1 win for the Edmonton Oilers.
APRIL 27 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Active presence in Game 3 win Kane scored a goal on four shots, dished an assist, added 15 PIM and logged three hits in Friday's 6-1 win over the Kings in Game 3.
Impact Kane helped out on a Leon Draisaitl tally in the first period, scored a goal of his own in the second and then fought Andreas Englund to complete the Gordie Howe hat trick in the third. This was a classic Kane performance in a nutshell, with offense and physicality in equal parts. He's collected 11 hits, 14 shots on net, 15 PIM and two points through three playoff outings after being cleared following a three-game absence due to a sports hernia at the end of the regular season.
APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE
Draisaitl, Hyman lead Oilers to 6-1 rout of Kings to take 2-1 series lead
Leon Draisaitl had two goals and an assist, Zach Hyman also scored twice and the Edmonton Oilers rode the momentum of three first-period goals to beat the Los Angeles Kings 6-1 and...APRIL 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Playing against Kings Kane (abdomen) will be in the lineup versus Los Angeles on Monday, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.
Impact Kane will return to action following a three-game stint on the shelf due to his abdominal issue. Despite slotting into a fourth-line role, Kane should still get opportunities with the man advantage. During the regular season, the veteran winger got back over the 20-goal threshold for the fifth time in the last six years and should offer decent offensive upside.
APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE
RAW | Evander Kane 04.21.24 | Edmonton Oilers Evander addresses the media after Sunday's practice
APRIL 21 • NHL.COM
Could be ready for Game 1 Kane (undisclosed) might be available for Game 1 versus the Kings on Monday, according to Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic.
Impact Kane is expected to practice Sunday after skipping Saturday's session. He sat out the final three games of the regular season due to an undisclosed injury. Kane produced 24 goals and 44 points in 77 games during the 2023-24 campaign.
APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE
Evander Kane of Edmonton Oilers still out. What does it mean in series against Los Angeles Kings? Evander Kane of Edmonton Oilers still out. Will he be ready for Los Angeles Kings?
APRIL 20 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM
Remains out Thursday Kane (undisclosed) won't play Thursday versus the Avalanche, Oilers play-by-by announcer Jack Michaels reports.
Impact Unlike the other six players out of the lineup Thursday, Kane is still working through an injury. His status for Game 1 of the playoffs has yet to be determined. Kane missed three games to end the regular season, finishing with 44 points, 250 hits, 85 PIM and 220 shots on net in 77 appearances.
APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Wednesday Kane (undisclosed) isn't available Wednesday versus Arizona.
Impact Kane has 24 goals, 44 points, 85 PIM and 250 hits in 77 contests in 2023-24. It remains to be seen if he'll be available for Thursday's season finale against the Avalanche, but either way, he might be an option for Game 1 of the playoffs. Whenever Kane does return, he'll likely serve in a top-six capacity, which might in turn push Adam Henrique down to the third line.
APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play against Sharks Kane (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup Monday versus San Jose, according to Tony Brar of Oilers TV.
Impact Kane will get the game off to recover from a minor injury. He has accounted for 24 goals, 44 points, 220 shots on net and 250 hits in 77 appearances this season. He will be replaced in Monday's lineup by Connor McDavid (lower body), who is ready to return from a three-game absence.
APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE
Scores lone goal in loss Kane scored a goal, added two PIM and logged four hits in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Canucks.
Impact Kane has three goals and two assists over his last five contests to provide a little pop on offense. The 32-year-old winger has struggled to maintain his usual level of scoring this season with 44 points over 77 outings. He's added 220 shots on net, 250 hits, 85 PIM and a minus-4 rating while playing in a middle-six role. Kane's been on the second line since Connor McDavid (lower body) exited the lineup, but Kane will likely move back to the third line in the postseason.
APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE
Dishes pair of assists Kane notched two assists, three shots on goal and seven hits in Friday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Coyotes.
Impact Kane has two goals and two helpers over his last four outings. The 32-year-old winger has seen a little more ice time over the last two games as part of the ripple effect of Connor McDavid (lower body) being out of the lineup. Kane is at 43 points, 219 shots on net, 246 hits, 83 PIM and a minus-3 rating through 76 appearances, mainly in a middle-six role.
APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE
