Evander Kane was absent from Oilers practice but is expected to play in Game 1 on Monday, despite a sports hernia. Mattias Janmark was also missing initially but has returned. Kane's presence at practice indicates progress in his recovery.
Evander Kane has a sports hernia and hopes to play in game one. He admits he’s not fully up to speed, however.
Sports hernia for Evander Kane Hes not sure if he will play game 1 for @EdmontonOilers vs @LAKings
Both Evander Kane and Mattias Janmark are practising for Edmonton today
Oilers lines & pairings at practice: Henrique - McDavid - Hyman RNH - Draisaitl - Foegele Holloway - McLeod - Perry Kane - Carrick - Janmark Gagner - Ryan - Brown Ekholm - Bouchard Nurse - Ceci Kulak - Desharnais Stecher Skinner Pickard #Oilers
Mattias Janmark is also present at Oilers practice. He and Kane were not on the ice yesterday. #Oilers
The @EdmontonOilers today at practice: Henrique-McDavid-Hyman RNH-Draisaitl-Foegele Holloway-McLeod-Perry Kane-Carrick-Janmark Gagner-Ryan-Brown Ekholm-Bouchard Nurse-Ceci Kulak-Desharnais Stecher Skinner Pickard
Evander Kane is on the ice for Oilers practice. Yesterday, Kris Knoblauch said he is “hopeful” to have Kane in Game 1. #Oilers
Evander Kane is on the ice for Oilers practice. Yesterday, Kris Knoblauch says he is “hopeful” to have Kane in Game 1. #Oilers
Kris Knoblauch believes Evander Kane and Mattias Janmark will be able to play in Game 1 on Monday. He expects Kane to be on the ice for tomorrow’s practice. If both are ready to go, Knoblauch said the decision to play or scratch Dylan Holloway will be made Monday morning.
No Evander Kane at Oilers practice.
Evander Kane and Mattias Janmark are not on the ice. #Oilers
Everyone accounted for here at Oilers practice - except Evander Kane. With Holloway in the picture, that lessens the blow a great deal if Kane can’t go.