Evander Kane missing from practice ahead of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals
Today the Edmonton Oilers morning skate has revealed that forward Evander Kane might not be available for tonight's game against the Florida Panthers.
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.
Evander Kane was not on the ice this morning at
EdmontonOilers practice
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.
Evander Kane (undisclosed) WILL PLAY in Game 2 after missing the #Oilers morning skate.
*Lines likely to be determined in warmups (7:30 PM EST)
It has also been confirmed that defenseman Cody Ceci will sit out the game and be replaced by Vincent Desharnais.
At morning skate, #Oilers have Darnell Nurse with Vinny Desharnais ahead of Game 2.
Ekholm-Bouchard
Kulak-Broberg
Nurse-Desharnais
Appears Cody Ceci may be a healthy scratch. 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.
No Kane at practice, which is normal.
One thing, source tells me Kane never (or very seldom) sat on the bench in Game 1.
Whatever his injury, sitting doesn't work for him.
He's walking the line between courageous and ineffective, 1 pt in 8 games.
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