Zack Kassian News
Kassian was hurt in a fight with Erik Gudbranson early in Monday's win in Ottawa. Head coach Tippett called him week-to-week, so look for Alex Chiasson to draw into the Oilers lineup on Tuesday.
Kassian was handed a seven-game suspension in Tampa Bay on February 13th but is set to return to the lineup tonight vs. Winnipeg. Kassian, who has 30 points (14G / 16A) in 52 games this season, is expected to play on the third line with Riley Sheahan and Josh Archibald.
Kassian was set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer but signs a four-year extension to remain with the Oilers through the 2024 season. Kassian has spent most of the season on Connor McDavid's wing and is on-pace to set new career-highs in goals, assists and points.
Kassian was suspended for two games for his altercation with Matthew Tkachuk but is set to return tonight. Coincidentally enough, Kassian returns just in time for a home-and-home with Tkachuk and the Calgary Flames. It could be an interesting night for Kassian, who has been held goalless in his last nine games.
Kassian will miss Tuesday's game vs. the Predators and Saturday's game vs. the Coyotes but is eligible to return following the Oilers' by week. Their first game back is against...Tkachuk and the Flames. Josh Archibald skated on the top line in Monday's practice and could replace Kassian next to McDavid on Tuesday.
Kassian missed the last three games with a back issue but will play Sunday vs. the Sabres. Kassian will be back on the top-line with Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid and comes in with 19 points (9G / 10A) in 28 games this season.
With Kassian dealing with a back issue, Alex Chiasson is expected to skate with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl and Joakim Nygard will dress after sitting as a healthy scratch for two games.
Kassian has no points and a minus-4 rating in five games this season. Jujhar Khaira will replace Kassian in the lineup on Thursday.
It seems like forever ago that Kassian was selected No.13 overall and after a few tough seasons and stops in Buffalo, Vancouver and Montreal, Kassian seems to have found a home in Edmonton. In his second season with the Oilers, the power-forward had 23 points (7G / 17A) in 79 games and added three more goals in 13 playoff games.
Kassian has missed the last three games with an undisclosed injury, but he was back at practice on Saturday and is expected to play Sunday vs. the Rangers. Kassian has two goals and two assists (four points) in 12 games so far this season.
Kassian will miss a second straight game with an illness, which means Anton Lander will remain in the lineup. Kassian is day-to-day and is expected to be back in the lineup on Saturday.