Kris Knoblauch reveals Evander Kane's game 5 status
The Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch revealed Evander Kane's status ahead of the fifth game of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Health issues forced Kane to miss the past two games of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Florida Panthers, and before taking the plane to Florida earlier today, Kris Knoblauch revealed that Kane will travel with the team and should be a game-time decision.
The reporter Stephen Whyno made the announcement in a post on X:
Knoblauch: Yes, Evander is going with us and there's a possibility, and we'll just evaluate his health and make a decision then."
Coach Knoblauch also opened up on his team's mentality in the playoffs, whether it's after an 8-1 win or a loss:
The Oilers managed to beat the Panthers 8-1 without Evander Kane, but with him in the lineup, they'd still have more depth on the wings, which is not to be neglected against a team like the Panthers.
Even if Kane hasn't been able to provide his usual offensive production, he still brings a lot of physicality and intensity to the locker room, which helps build the momentum required to win playoff games.
Do you think Kris Knoblauch would make a mistake by sending Evander Kane on the ice for Game 5 against the Florida Panthers?
Source: Markerzone
Kris Knoblauch confirms Kane's fate ahead of game 5
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