Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (abdomen, knee) will be out for the remainder of the regular season, the team announced Friday. The power forward has yet to play in 2024-25 after undergoing several surgical procedures following the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals. Most recently, he had knee surgery on Jan. 9. He also had successful abdominal surgery last September. Following his knee surgery, Kane said he hoped to play before the start of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Kane began practicing with the team following the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off. The 33-year-old would be a valuable addition to Edmonton's postseason campaign, but it remains uncertain whether Kane will be ready to play when the action starts.
Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane (knee) has resumed skating. The forward will still need several weeks of ramping up before he would be in contention to return to action. The 33-year-old has not played in a game since the Stanley Cup Final in June. Kane underwent several surgeries to repair two hernias and two torn lower abdominal muscles in September, in addition to knee surgery in January. Fantasy managers should continue to keep an eye on his status. If he can continue at this steady pace, he may be able to return before the postseason. Last season across 77 contests, Kane found the back of the net 24 times and added 20 helpers with the Oilers. He logged 250 hits and 29 blocked shots. When he does return to action, he could play in the top six and have value in deeper formats.
Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (abdomen) had knee surgery on Thursday, which requires 4-8 weeks of recovery. The power forward has yet to suit up for the 2024-25 season after undergoing abdominal surgery on Sept. 20 to repair both abductors, two hernias, and two abdominal tears. He was expected to miss 5-6 months because of that procedure, so Kane is also still recovering from the first surgery. It looks like he might end up playing only a handful of regular-season contests for the Oilers in 2024-25. However, Kane's addition will be huge for the team in the postseason, especially if he's back at 100 percent.
Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (sports hernia) is not expected to be available until January or February after undergoing surgery, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. Kane had the procedure done on Friday in New York City. He needed to have repairs done on two torn hip adductor muscles, two hernias, and two torn lower abdominal muscles. All of the injuries came as a result of Kane playing through a sports hernia in 2023-24. Kane's absence leaves the Oilers without an important top-six piece, but the team has added quality to its attack in the summer with the additions of Jeff Skinner and Viktor Arvidsson. Both players look set to play an important role for Edmonton right off the bat with Kane unavailable.
Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (sports hernia) is scheduled to undergo surgery in the next 10 days, Sportsnet's Mark Spector reported Friday. Kane played through a sports hernia all season last year and will now get the issue fixed surgically. It's not yet clear how much time Kane will miss due to the surgery, but he looks set to start the season on Injured Reserve. Kane put up 24 goals and 44 points in 77 games last season. His scoring average of 0.57 points per game marked the lowest he's had since the 2015-16 campaign.
Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane appears set to miss the beginning of the new NHL campaign. According to Oilers radio broadcaster Bob Stauffer, there is a "very good chance" Kane won't be ready for the start of the season. Stauffer mentions the possibility of surgery for Kane. This is unfortunate news, as Kane also missed the end of last season. He was unavailable for the final five games of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final against Florida after telling the media that he had played most of the campaign with a sports hernia. The 33-year-old power forward was limited to 24 goals and 44 points in 77 outings.
Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (abdomen) could be back in action on Friday against the Panthers. He is officially regarded as a game-time decision for the contest by Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch. Kane has missed the last three games after struggling to perform while playing through a sports hernia. He had zero shots on goal and went minus-four across the first two games of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. The gritty winger carries a minus-seven rating for the entire postseason, sitting on eight points (four goals, four assists) with 20 games played.
Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (abdomen) isn't expected to feature in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final against Florida on Tuesday. After missing two games due to a sports hernia, Kane was able to skate on Tuesday morning, but according to The Athletic's Daniel Nugent-Bowman, it's "likely" the Oilers will roll with the same lineup they had in Game 4. It's probably a wise decision, considering Kane has been ineffective in these playoffs, and Edmonton blew out the Panthers without him in the last game.
Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (sports hernia) is in danger of missing Thursday's Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final against Florida. "We haven't decided yet," said Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch on Wednesday when asked if Kane will play in Game 3, per Dan Rosen of NHL.com. Kane has been battling a sports hernia for most of the season, and his performances have been largely ineffective in the playoffs. The 32-year-old finished Monday's 4-1 loss in Game 2 with a minus-three rating and had a third consecutive outing without a single shot on goal. He's registered only one point in the past nine games and is sitting on four goals and four assists through 20 postseason appearances.
Evander Kane Continues Slump In Game 1 Against Florida
Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane had another scoreless effort in Game 1 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final against Florida on Saturday. He finished a 3-0 defeat with a minus-one rating, amassing three hits with zero shots on goal in 15:22 of action. It was the eighth consecutive game with a goal for Kane, and he boasts only one point over the stretch. The 32-year-old has recorded eight points (four goals, four assists) in 19 playoff games overall this year. Kane has been playing with a sports hernia for most of the season, which is likely the cause of his underwhelming numbers.
Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane grabbed two goals as the team ran out 6-3 winners against the Coyotes on Monday. He tied the game at three early in the third period and quickly added a second after Zach Hyman had put Edmonton up. Following a couple of rough months, Kane has found his shooting stick again in February, producing six goals in seven games. He became Edmonton's fourth 20-goal scorer on Monday and has notched 35 points in total across 51 games.
Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane (hand) could miss Thursday's game against the Seattle Kraken after suffering a hand injury on Tuesday. Kane wasn't hampered in that contest, as he played over 18 minutes, but the injury is apparently bad enough that he could miss game action. The 32-year-old is in a major scoring drought, posting just three points (two goals, one assist) in his last 14 games. This coincides with Kane being taken off Connor McDavid's line along with a decrease in powerplay time, so the results aren't terribly surprising. Kane should be kept in all but the shallowest of leagues as he has point potential and continues to be a peripheral animal.
Evander Kane Posts Hat Trick To Lead Comeback Victory
Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane scored three consecutive goals to record a natural hat trick and lead the comeback in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime victory against the Kraken. Kane got the scoring started with under seven minutes remaining in the third period, while his equalizing goal was scored in front of the net with 46 seconds to go in regulation. In overtime, the 32-year-old received a perfect pass from forward Zach Hyman and scored on a one-timer to complete his seventh career hat trick. Kane has season totals of seven goals and 15 points through 15 games, meaning that the veteran forward has a chance to set a new career-high in points this season, with his current career-high being 57 points from the 2011-12 season.
Evander Kane Joins Special List With Three-Point Effort
Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane had his most productive performance of the season Sunday against the Flames, becoming only the third player ever to post three points in a Heritage Classic game. He joined Steve Staios and Vinnie Hinostroza on the list with a goal and two assists in a 5-2 win. Kane entered the action having notched only three points during his previous seven appearances this season. He's had a poor start, and it led to a reduction in playing time, which Kane didn't take too kindly. However, on Sunday, he reminded everyone what he's capable of doing when he's in full flow, and that's now five points in three games for the enigmatic winger.
Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane had an assist in Sunday's Game 6 against the Golden Knights, but he offered too little too late as the team was dumped out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 4-2 series defeat. Kane helped Connor McDavid to score with just 55 seconds played in the first period and Warren Foegele's tally gave Edmonton a 2-1 lead soon after, but the team couldn't get any more offense and was eventually beaten 5-2. Kane was disappointing throughout the series and hadn't produced any points in six games prior to Sunday. He found a way to rack up 46 penalty minutes in 12 games during the postseason but contributed only three goals and two assists on the offensive front.
Evander Kane Pots Another Playoff Goal For Edmonton
Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane continued his playoff success with the team with another goal in Tuesday's Game 5 victory over L.A. He opened the scoring in a 6-3 win, lightning the lamp on the power play 8:08 into the first period. Kane has been incredibly productive in front of the net in the postseason for the Oilers, scoring 16 goals in 20 playoff games with the team. He has goals in back-to-back games in the series against the Kings and boasts three goals in total with one assist for the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane maneuvered his way to a hat trick on Saturday, putting three pucks past the Kraken in a 6-4 win. He had a goal reserved for each period and Kane's final marker turned out to be the game-winning goal. It's Kane's second hat trick of the season and his sixth overall. The 31-year-old has had all sorts of injury problems in 2022-23, but he's been performing well when healthy, registering 13 goals and 11 assists in 29 games, adding 99 shots on net and 77 hits.
Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (upper body) will end a nine-game absence against the Boston Bruins on Thursday. He is projected to skate with Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman on the first line. Kane has had awful luck with injuries all season long and will play for only the 25th time in 2022-23 Thursday. He has tallied nine goals and 10 assists with 88 shots and 66 hits. Despite Kane missing most of the year, Edmonton still has the league's best scoring record with a 3.86 goals-for average and his addition is a further boost for the attack.
Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (upper body) will miss a sixth consecutive game on Wednesday against Toronto. He is battling an upper-body injury and has been listed as day-to-day, but Kane won't be able to get ready for the Maple Leafs' visit. The 31-year-old will have his next opportunity to return Friday versus Winnipeg. With Kane out, Klim Kostin is sitting in the top six and regular third-line center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins continues to skate with the first line.
Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (upper body) will remain out for at least two more games, starting with Thursday's matchup against Pittsburgh. He hasn't joined the team on a brief two-game road trip that also includes a stop in Columbus. Kane has already missed two games with an upper-body problem he picked up last week in a match against the Rangers. After also missing multiple months with a wrist injury, Kane has skated in only 24 games this season, putting up 19 points. It remains to be seen if Kane is healthy enough to play when the Oilers are back home for Monday's matchup against Boston.
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