Evander Kane's game 5 status revealed by Kris Knoblauch
Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch updated Evander Kane's status ahead of the fifth game of the Stanley Cup Finals.
After missing the last two games due to health issues against the Florida Panthers, Kris Knoblauch announced today that Kane will travel with the team to Florida and will be a game-time decision.
The announcement was made by reporter Stephen Whyno in a post on X.
"Question: Does Evander Kane go with you to Game 5?
Knoblauch: Yes, Evander is going with us and there's a possibility, and we'll just evaluate his health and make a decision then."
Coach Knoblauch elaborated on his team's playoff mentality, emphasizing consistency whether they win by 8-1 or face a loss.
"I think our team, obviously after a game like that, they feel good about themselves. They're feeling confident. But I think even when we were down three games to zero, our team felt confident about how they can play, so I think it's important during the game that say line one has a strong shift, spends a lot of time in the offensive zone, I think I believe in that momentum. It helps build lines two or three after them just able to sustain that pressure. But things change very quickly."
The Oilers secured an 8-1 victory over the Panthers even without Evander Kane. However, his presence would bolster their wing depth, crucial against a formidable team like the Panthers.
Despite any recent offensive dips, Kane's physicality and intensity in the locker room contribute significantly to building momentum needed for playoff victories.
Do you believe Kris Knoblauch would be making a mistake by putting Evander Kane on the ice for Game 5 against the Florida Panthers?
Source: Hockey Patrol
| POLL |
JUIN 17 | 136 ANSWERS Evander Kane's game 5 status revealed by Kris Knoblauch Do you believe Kris Knoblauch would be making a mistake by putting Evander Kane on the ice for Game 5 against the Florida Panthers? |
| Yes | 71 | 52.2 % |
| No | 65 | 47.8 % |
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