Oilers' Darnell Nurse's availability for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final was uncertain as he missed practice, but coach Kris Knoblauch expressed optimism about Nurse playing. Evander Kane also missed practice, with his status for the game undecided. Corey Perry was expected to return to the lineup. Despite the uncertainty, Knoblauch indicated Nurse was likely to play, while Kane's status remained uncertain.
Sergei Bobrovsky has been pulled from Game 4 after Edmonton takes a 5-1 lead 😳 https://t.co/XR1Dc7xwc8
Darnell Nurse and the Edmonton Oilers chase Sergei Bobrovsky in Game 4! 🤯 https://t.co/gICm8DuNgX
Oilers score five goals on 17 shots against Sergei Bobrovsky, who is pulled 4:59 into second and replaced by Anthony Stolarz. Bobrovsky had played every second in net for the Panthers in the playoffs (when they had a goalie in the net)
The Oilers scored five goals on 11 shots on Sergei Bobrovsky before he was pulled.
Anthony Stolarz is coming into the game for Sergei Bobrovsky, who gave up five goals on 17 shots against. This is Stolarz's playoffs — and, thus, Stanley Cup Final — debut.
Sergei Bobrovsky replaced by Anthony Stolarz in the #FlaPanthers net after allowing five goals on 17 shots.
The Doc checks in. Darnell Nurse makes it 5-1 EDM. Sergei Bobrovsky gets pulled after allowing five goals on 11 shots. #Oilers
Darnell Nurse scores off the rush off a drop pass from Connor McDavid and it's 5-1 Oilers. Anthony Stolarz coming in for Sergei Bobrovsky with 15:01 left in the second period. Bobrovsky is done having allowed five goals on 11 shots.
Bobrovsky 5 goals on 12 shots and is pulled for Anthony Stolarz
Anthony Stolarz is entering for Sergei Bobrovsky, who is given the mercy pull after five goals allowed in 24:59. It’s five goals on 11 shots for Edmonton.
Oilers chase Sergei Bobrovsky from Game 4.
Anthony Stolarz replacing Sergei Bobrovsky down 5-1; first appearance of the postseason
Stolarz for Bobrovsky as its 5-1
Darnell Nurse makes it 5-1 Oilers. Anthony Stolarz is entering the game 4:59 into the second period.
The Doc checks in. Darnell Nurse makes it 5-1 Edmonton. #Oilers
Nurse scores, 5-1 Oilers.
Oilers in warmups with yet another different look: Foegele-McDavid-Hyman RNH-Draisaitl-Holloway Janmark-Henrique-Brown McLeod-Ryan-Perry Ekholm-Bouchard Nurse-Broberg Kulak-Ceci Skinner
Kris Knoblauch: "I'm really excited for the next 10 days." He believes if anybody can climb out of this hole, it's the Oilers
Knoblauch: “I’m disappointed we’re in this situation. It is what it is. We’ve got a lot to be optimistic about.” The difference in this series so far? “Finishing rate.” #Oilers
Practice lines: • No Nurse & Kane on the ice RNH - McDavid - Hyman Foegele - Draisaitl - Perry Janmark - Henrique - Brown Holloway - McLeod - Ryan Pederson - Carrick - Gagner Ekholm - Bouchard Kulak - Ceci Broberg - Desharnais Gleason - Kemp Skinner Pickard #Oilers
Practice lines: • No Nurse or Kane on the ice RNH - McDavid - Hyman Foegele - Draisaitl - Perry Janmark - Henrique - Brown Holloway - Ryan - McLeod Pederson - Carrick - Gagner Ekholm - Bouchard Kulak - Ceci Broberg - Desharnais Gleason - Kemp Skinner Pickard #Oilers
Oilers lines and pairings at practice: RNH-McDavid-Hyman Foegele-Draisaitl-Perry Janmark-Henrique-Brown Holloway-McLeod-Ryan Ekholm-Bouchard Kulak-Ceci Broberg-Desharnais Skinner Pickard No Kane or Nurse.
Darnell Nurse & Evander Kane are not on the ice for practice this morning. #Oilers
Sergei Bobrovsky vs. the Oilers power play https://t.co/XfO12w1WXG
From warmups, the Oilers potential lineup: RNH-McDavid-Hyman McLeod-Draisaitl-Perry Janmark-Henrique-Brown Holloway-Ryan-Foegele Ekholm-Bouchard Nurse-Broberg Kulak-Ceci Skinner
Oilers formation in warm up: RNH - McDavid - Hyman Mcleod - Draisaitl - Perry Janmark - Henrique - Brown Holloway - Ryan - Foegele Carrick Ekholm - Bouchard Nurse - Broberg Kulak - Ceci Desharnais Skinner #Oilers
Warmups getting under way here at Rogers Place. Darnell Nurse was the second Oilers player on the ice after Stuart Skinner. Evander Kane is not on the ice. Corey Perry is on the ice. https://t.co/JI3rux82r7
Darnell Nurse seldom misses even an optional skate. For him to miss the large majority of Game 2, he has to be hurt. But after a polarizing postseason, the Oilers still want him in the lineup — injured or not, writes @DNBSports. https://t.co/GMUBZgHtnT https://t.co/eNb9CBQm0i
Darnell Nurse's importance to the Oilers has never been tested like this ⤵️ https://t.co/In5JcCDmNY
Kris Knoblauch on tonight’s lineup: “You’re going to have to wait and find out.” Think there is more concern about Kane’s health than Nurse’s
It’s the Stanley Cup Final, all right. Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch, normally transparent about his lineup, on the availabilities of Darnell Nurse and Evander Kane: “You’re going to have to wait to find out.”
Kris Knoblauch was asked directly about the Oilers lineup tonight for Game 3, specifically the status of Evander Kane and Darnell Nurse, and if Corey Perry will be back in. “You’re gonna have to wait to find out,” the Oilers coach said.
Knoblauch says “you’ll have to wait to find out” if Kane and/or Nurse are playing tonight #oilers
Kris Knoblauch on Oilers lineup for tonight: “You’re going to have to wait and find out.” https://t.co/OdMkwb0l2s
Edmonton Oilers prepare for Game 3 with status of Darnell Nurse, Evander Kane in doubt https://t.co/h0cJySZk8W https://t.co/OIpPhkRitF
Nurse expected to play for Oilers in Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final ⤵️ https://t.co/z7zHIfYMRi
Lineup notes ahead of Game 3: • Perry sounds like he’ll be drawing back in. • Nurse will be “ready to play,” says Knoblauch. • When asked about Kane, Knoblauch says: “we haven’t decided yet.” #Oilers
Knoblauch was more direct later on Darnell Nurse: “He’ll be ready to play.” No decision on if Evander Kane will play in Game 3, the coach said. https://t.co/UDKx8bIzJv
Knoblauch says "we haven't decided yet" when asked if Kane is in for game three.
Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch said it’s likely that Corey Perry comes back in the lineup for Game 3. He also indicated Darnell Nurse should be good to go, saying they haven’t given much thought to him not being available. He didn’t say anything about Evander Kane.
Certainly sounds like Corey Perry will return to lineup for Game 3–and Darnell Nurse will be ready to go full tilt as well. https://t.co/Eowbzgbb20
Kris Knoblauch said Corey Perry will likely play in Game 3 after being a scratch. He made it sound like Darnell Nurse is more likely to play than not.
Knoblauch on injuries: Perry “quite likely in.” Likely for Kane. Nurse: “We have not considered NOT having him in” Game 3.
Knoblauch said they haven’t considered much not having Nurse for next game - meaning he’s likely to go I believe. Says Perry likely to be in.
Per Kris Knoblauch: Corey Perry very likely to come back Not worried about Darnell Nurse’s availability
Knoblauch says Perry is quite likely to come back in the lineup. Says they haven't really considered not having Nurse.
Knoblauch says Corey Perry is likely to draw in for Game 3. Expects to stick with Darnell Nurse.
Darnell Nurse is expected to play Game 3, per Kris Knoblauch.
The Oilers rolled out a new-look second line on the ice on Wednesday and while Darnell Nurse was not on the ice at practice, he's expected to be available for Game 3... More from @TSNRyanRishaug & @DarrenDreger: https://t.co/7AXqvFvOHk https://t.co/d9Xqr6V30q
Neither Darnell Nurse nor Evander Kane participated in Oilers practice this morning. Vladimir Tarasenko skipped Panthers practice, but Maurice says it’s minor and he should be “100 per cent” for Game 3.
Evander Kane and Darnell Nurse did not skate this morning. Kane was out early but left after a conversation with Kris Knoblauch
Oilers lines and pairings at practice: RNH-McDavid-Hyman McLeod-Draisaitl-Holloway Janmark-Henrique-Brown Foegele-Carrick-Perry Ekholm-Bouchard Kulak-Broberg Gleason-Desharnais Kemp-Ceci Kane and Nurse aren’t skating.
Practice: Note: Nurse & Kane are not on the ice RNH - McDavid - Hyman McLeod - Draisaitl - Holloway Janmark - Henrique - Brown Foegele - Carrick/Ryan - Perry Ekholm - Bouchard Gleason - Desharnais Kulak - Broberg Kemp - Ceci Skinner Pickard #Oilers
Hey look, I am at the Stanley Cup Final. The Oilers are on the ice for practice but Darnell Nurse is not skating. More soon. https://t.co/JCASZdjY41
Darnell Nurse is not on the ice for practice. #Oilers
While there was no update on Darnell Nurse on Tuesday morning, Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch says it would be a 'huge' loss if anyone is out for Game 3: https://t.co/gnGvdYsG21