Henrique (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play in Game 2.
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Draisaitl (undisclosed) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play in Game 2.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Podkolzin is expected to be sent down to Abbotsford (AHL) to get some game action.
Podkolzin has failed to draw into the lineup for Vancouver's first four playoff games and has been sent down to Abottsford (AHL) to receive some playing time. In 19 games with Vancouver this season, the 22-year-old Podkolzin scored two points (0G / 2A) while averaging 10:49 time-on-ice.
Stastney (upper body) will be out for Game 4 on Sunday vs. Vancouver.
Stastney is week-to-week with an upper-body injury.
Stastney left Game 3 with an upper-body injury and did not return.
Stastney logged 6:36 TOI before leaving Game 3 with an upper-body injury. If Stastney can't go in Game 4, the Predators have Tyson Barrie or Dante Fabbro ready to go into the lineup.
Janmark (undisclosed) will play in Game 1 against the Kings on Monday.
Janmark was nicked up at the end of the season and was questionable heading into their series with the Kings. Look for him to skate on the fourth line with Sam Carrick and Evander Kane.
Janmark (undisclosed) will return to practice on Saturday and is a game-time decision for Game 1.
Janmark was nicked up at the end of the season and was questionable heading into their series with the Kings. However, his availability for Sunday's practice is a great sign that he'll play in game 1. Look for him to skate on the fourth line with Sam Carrick and Evander Kane.
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Ekholm will not play in the Oilers' regular season finale in Colorado on Thursday.
Ekholm will get the night off on Thursday as the Oilers opt to give him the night off to rest ahead of their playoff run. Leon Draisaitl, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Zach Hyman, Evander Kane, Evan Bouchard, and Connor McDavid will all join him in the press box tonight.
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Bouchard will not play in the Oilers' regular season finale in Colorado on Thursday.
Bouchard will get the night off on Thursday as the Oilers opt to give him the night off to rest ahead of their playoff run. Leon Draisaitl, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Zach Hyman, Evander Kane, Connor McDavid, and Mattias Ekholm will all join him in the press box tonight.
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Hyman will not play in the Oilers' regular season finale in Colorado on Thursday.
Hyman will get the night off on Thursday as the Oilers opt to give him the night off to rest ahead of their playoff run. Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Evander Kane, Evan Bouchard, and Mattias Ekholm will all join him in the press box tonight.
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Nugent-Hopkins will not play in the Oilers' regular season finale in Colorado on Thursday.
Nugent-Hopkins will get the night off on Thursday as the Oilers opt to give him the night off to rest ahead of their playoff run. Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid, Zach Hyman, Evander Kane, Evan Bouchard, and Mattias Ekholm will all join him in the press box tonight.
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Draisaitl will not play in the Oilers' regular season finale in Colorado on Thursday.
Draisaitl will get the night off on Thursday as the Oilers opt to give him the night off to rest ahead of their playoff run. Connor McDavid, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Zach Hyman, Evander Kane, Evan Bouchard, and Mattias Ekholm will all join him in the press box tonight.
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McDavid will not play in the Oilers' regular season finale in Colorado on Thursday.
McDavid will get the night off on Thursday as the Oilers opt to give him the night off to rest ahead of their playoff run. Leon Draisaitl, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Zach Hyman, Evander Kane, Evan Bouchard, and Mattias Ekholm will all join him in the press box tonight.
Murphy (undisclosed) will be out on Thursday after tweaking something last game.
Murphy played the last three games for the Blackhawks but will not play in their season finale after suffering an undisclosed injury. The 31-year-old Murphy ends the 2023-24 campaign with eight points (2G / 6A) in 46 games.
Vancouver has signed Vasily Podkolzin to a two-year, $2 million ($1,000,000 AAV) contract extension.
Podkolzin was the 10th overall pick of the Canucks in the 2019 NHL Entry draft and has been rewarded with a two-year contract extension. He has been limited to 18 games with Vancouver this season, spending most of the 2023-24 campaign in the AHL, scoring 28 points (15G / 13A) in 44 games with the Abbotsford Cancuks.