Edmonton Oilers News

Henrique (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Game 2 on Friday in Vancouver.

Henrique was a full participant in Edmonton's morning skate after missing the last game due to a lower-body injury and will be a game-time decision for Game 2 on Friday. The 34-year-old was acquired at the trade deadline from Anaheim and has faired well in the playoffs, with a goal, two points, four SOG and two PIMs while averaging 15:51 TOI/GP.

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Draisaitl (back) will be a game-time decision for Game 2 on Friday vs. Vancouver.

After leaving Edmonton's Game 1 loss and missing the morning skate on Friday, Leon Draisaitl will be a game-time decision for Game 2 vs. Vancouver. The 28-year-old superstar has been nearly unstoppable in the playoffs so far, with five goals, 12 points 26 SOG, four PIMs and a +1 plus/minus through six games played.

Leon Draisaitl
Skinner will start Game 1 on Wednesday in Vancouver,

Skinner was solid in the Oilers' five-game opening-round win over Los Angeles, with his 4-1-0 record, 2.59 GAA and .910 SV% and is expected to take the crease for Game 1 on Wednesday vs. Vancouver. The 25-year-old is coming off a regular season where he produced career highs in games played (59), starts (57), wins (36), GAA (2.62) and shutouts (2) and will be looking to take that momentum far into the playoffs. He will host the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday, who are coming off a hard-fought seven-game series vs. Nashville.

Stuart Skinner
Skinner is expected to start Game 1 on Wednesday vs. Vancouver.

Skinner was solid in the Oilers' five-game opening-round win over Los Angeles, with his 4-1-0 record, 2.59 GAA and .910 SV% and is expected to take the crease for Game 1 on Wednesday vs. Vancouver. The 25-year-old is coming off a regular season where he produced career highs in games played (59), starts (57), wins (36), GAA (2.62) and shutouts (2) and will be looking to take that momentum far into the playoffs. He will host the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday, who are coming off a hard-fought seven-game series vs. Nashville.

Stuart Skinner
Brown will draw back into Edmonton's lineup for Game 1 on Wednesday vs. Vancouver.

Brown will make his Oilers' playoff debut on Wednesday as he draws back into the lineup for the injured Adam Henrique (lower body) for Game 1 vs. Vancouver. The 30-year-old right-winger struggled mightily in his first season in Edmonton, with only four goals, eight assists, 108 SOG, 10 PIMs and -8 plus/minus in 71 games played. He is expected to take a fourth-line role on Wednesday.

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Henrique (lower body) will be out for Game 1 of Edmonton's second series vs. Vancouver.

Henrique (lower body) was absent from Edmonton's first two practices ahead of their second-round series vs. Vancouver and will not dress for Game 1 on Wednesday as he is replaced by Connor Brown. The 34-year-old appeared in all five of Edmonton's opening series games and had a goal, an assist, and four SOG while averaging 15:51 TOI.

Adam Henrique
Henrique (lower body) missed his second straight practice on Tuesday.

Henrique (lower body) was absent from Edmonton's first two practices ahead of their second-round series vs. Vancouver and appears unlikely to dress for Game 1 on Wednesday but will have a full update after the morning skate. The 34-year-old appeared in all five of Edmonton's opening series games and had a goal, an assist, and four SOG while averaging 15:51 TOI.

Adam Henrique
Skinner will start Game 5 on Wednesday.

Edmonton only ran an optional morning skate ahead of Game 5 on Wednesday but Skinner is expected to start as the Oilers look to close out the series. The 25-year-old netminder has played well in the Oilers opening series, with his 3-1-0 record, 2.48 GAA, .919 SV% and one shutout. He will look to propel Edmonton to the next round as he hosts the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, who finished the regular season with the 2nd best penalty kill (84.6%) in the NHL.

Stuart Skinner
Skinner is expected to start Game 5 on Wednesday vs. Los Angeles.

Edmonton only ran an optional morning skate ahead of Game 5 on Wednesday but is expected to start as the Oilers look to close out the series. The 25-year-old netminder has played well in the Oilers opening series, with his 3-1-0 record, 2.48 GAA, .919 SV% and one shutout. He will look to propel Edmonton to the next round as he hosts the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, who finished the regular season with the 2nd best penalty kill (84.6%) in the NHL.

Stuart Skinner
Skinner will start Game 3 in Los Angeles on Friday.

The Oilers will unsurprisingly turn back to Skinner between the pipes for Game 3 on Friday despite taking the loss in Game 2. Skinner's stat line in Game 2 left a lot to be desired, as he allowed five goals on just 26 shots enroute to a 5-4 overtime defeat. The Oilers' starting netminder now owns a below-average .857 SV% through his first two games of the 2024 post-season. The sportsbooks do like his chances of rebounding on Friday, however, as the Oilers' enter action as -140 favourites over the Kings.

Stuart Skinner
Skinner will start Game 2 vs. the Kings.

After an impressive 7-4 victory in game one against the Los Angeles Kings, the Oilers will return to Skinner between the pipes in game two. Skinner was serviceable in game one, saving 33 of 37 shots (.892 SV%) and did not allow a goal until midway through the second period when the game was already out of reach. The Oilers enter action on Wednesday as -183 home favourites.

Stuart Skinner
Broberg has been reassigned to Bakersfield (AHL) on Tuesday.

Broberg was originally recalled for some defensive depth to start the playoffs but has been loaned to Bakersfield (AHL) on Tuesday to help them with their playoff push. The 22-year-old third-year veteran appeared in a career-low 12 games this season with the OIlers and had only two assists, six PIMs and a -3 plus/minus.

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