Kane did not participate in the Oilers' morning skate on Monday ahead of Game 2 which led to some speculation that he may not dress but he has come out himself and stated "I will play". The 32-year-old bruising winger has been battling an undisclosed injury as of late which has led to him only producing one point in his previous eight playoff appearances.
Perry was banged up in Game 5 but will be fine for a potential series-clinching Game 6 vs. the Stars. Perry has one assist, one shot and three hits in two games during this series.
Tanev left Game 4 on Wednesday after just 8:37 TOI due to a lower-body injury and was spotted in a walking boot at the airport on Thursday but was announced a game-time decision by Pete DeBoer on Friday. The 34-year-old was acquired at the trade deadline and has been the definition of a Warrior all postseason for Dallas, with an assist, 12 SOG, four PIMs and a +6 plus/minus through 17 games played.
Tanev left Game 4 on Wednesday after just 8:37 TOI due to a lower-body injury and was spotted in a walking boot at the airport on Thursday but is still hopeful he will be able to suit up for Game 5 on Friday. The 34-year-old was acquired at the trade deadline and has been the definition of a Warrior all postseason for Dallas, with an assist, 12 SOG, four PIMs and a +6 plus/minus through 17 games played.
Henrique has been out since Game 2 vs. the Canucks but will replace Ryan McLeod in Game 3 vs. the Stars. Henrique has picked up one goal and one assist in six games during the Oilers' postseason run.
Henrique warmed up ahead of Game 2 on Saturday but did not dress after declaring he was not yet fully recovered from an ankle injury. Kris Knobblauch announced Sunday that the 34-year-old is "very close" to returning and is hopeful to have him for Game 4 on Wednesday.
Henrique participated in the Oilers' warmup ahead of Game 2 in Dallas but did not partake in line rushes and is expected to miss yet another game as he recovers from his ankle injury suffered at the beginning of the OIlers' second series. The 34-year-old has appeared in six playoff games so far for the OIlers and has a goal and two points.
Henrique has missed the Oilers' previous six games due to an ankle injury but practiced on Saturday and will be a game-time decision for Game 2 vs. Dallas. The 34-year-old was acquired at the trade deadline from Anaheim and has a goal and two points in six playoff games with Edmonton before his injury.
Hintz has missed the last three games due to an upper-body injury but was a full participant in Saturday's optional morning skate and will be a game-time decision for Game 2. The 27-year-old will be a massive return to Dallas' top six if he can play on Saturday, adding two goals and six points in 11 games played in the playoffs before his injury.
Lehkonen will undergo shoulder surgery in the near future, and his availability for 2024-25 training camp is "going to be close," according to GM Chris MacFarland.
Hintz missed the final two games of the Stars' series vs. the Avalanche and will miss Game 1 of the Western Conference Final. Head coach Pete DeBoer said that Hintz is "really close to returning," so there's a chance he'll be available for Game 2 on Saturday.
Chytil has appeared in one game (May 9th vs. CAR) since November 2nd, 2023 due to concussion problems and an illness but was a full participant in warmups ahead of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final on Wednesday vs. Florida and will return. The 24-year-old only appeared in 10 games during the regular season but had six assists, 22 SOG and four PIMs. He will line up on New York's third line.
Chytil has appeared in one game (May 9th vs. CAR) since November 2nd, 2023 due to concussion problems and an illness but was a full participant in the morning skate on Tuesday and is expected to return on Wednesday vs. Florida. The 24-year-old only appeared in 10 games during the regular season but had six assists, 22 SOG and four PIMs.
Wheeler hasn't played since February 15th but has worked his way back from a gruesome lower-body injury and could be an option for the Rangers in the Eastern Conference Final. It doesn't appear as if Wheeler will be inserted into the Game 1 lineup, but he could slot into the Rangers' bottom-6 at some point in their series vs. the Panthers. The veteran winger had 21 points (9G / 12A) in 54 games this season before getting hurt.
