Evander Kane's health status revealed ahead of Game 6 of Stanley Cup Final
Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane is a gametime decision for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers at Rogers Place, according to head coach Kris Knoblauch.
The Oilers are holding an optional skate this morning, as expected.
Kris Knoblauch labels Evander Kane a «game-time decision» this morning. #Oilers
Kris Knoblauch labels Evander Kane a «game-time decision» this morning. #Oilers
Kane practiced with Sam Gagner and Sam Carrick yesterday, suggesting he might not play tonight since that was the Oilers' fifth line.
Evander Kane is a gametime decision, Kris Knoblauch said. Kane skated with Sam Gagner and Sam Carrick yesterday, an indication that he's not going to play tonight. That was the so-called 5th line for Edmonton.
However, there's a chance Kane could be back in the lineup because Dylan Holloway skated with the scratches.
Dylan Holloway still on the ice with the scratches. We could see Evander Kane back in @EdmontonOilers lineup tonight.
Kane hasn't played since Game 2 due to an abdomen injury, but he's been keeping busy, celebrating his son Hendrix's first birthday during his downtime.
Evander Kane spent his downtime not playing Celebrating his Son Hendrix's 1st Birthday!
We might just see Kane back on the ice for the Edmonton Oilers tonight.
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