US EditionOilers centre Adam Henrique out of Game 2 against Ducks with injury
The veteran center will miss at least one game after an injury in Game 1, forcing Edmonton to consider penalty-kill lineup changes.
- Edmonton Oilers forward Adam Henrique is ruled out for Game 2 against the Anaheim Ducks after colliding with teammate Kasperi Kapanen during the first period of Game 1.
- Henrique remains a vital component of Edmonton's penalty kill, functioning as one of the Oilers' best forwards in that role this season. His absence forces head coach Kris Knoblauch to adjust the lineup.
- Coach Kris Knoblauch cited Josh Samanski and Curtis Lazar as strong replacement options; Samanski provides superior defensive play and penalty-kill reliability, while Lazar offers increased aggression and physicality.
- The Oilers secured a 4-3 victory in Game 1 despite squandering an early two-goal lead. Video analysis suggests the Ducks held a statistical advantage in Grade A and five-alarm shots.
- Uncertainty surrounds the duration of Henrique's recovery; Knoblauch confirmed he is unavailable for Thursday's game but could not provide a specific timeline for his return.
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Oilers' Adam Henrique Out Day-To-Day
The Edmonton Oilers were able to add star forward Leon Draisaitl back to the lineup before Monday night’s Game 1 against the Anaheim Ducks. Unfortunately, they did not leave the matchup unscathed, with depth forward Adam Henrique sustaining an undisclosed injury late in the first period. The injury came on a collision with Oilers teammate Kasperi Kapanen. Henrique sat out of the final two periods and will now be unavailable for Game 2, head coac…
Oilers forced to adjust their lineup after losing veteran to injury in Game 1
The Edmonton Oilers are riding high after a thrilling 4-3 win in Game 1 against the Anaheim Ducks, but the victory came at a cost.The Oilers lost veteran forward Adam Henrique to injury early in the game and it looks like he'll be absent from the lineup in Game 2.“He got tied up there in front of the net, and obviously wasn’t eligible to come back,” said Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch after last night's game. “We’ll find out tomorrow exactly h…
Oilers’ Adam Henrique to miss Game 2 against Ducks with lower-body injury - Daily Faceoff
The Edmonton Oilers are going to be without a veteran for at least one night in these playoffs. When speaking to the media on Tuesday, head coach Kris Knoblauch revealed that forward Adam Henrique will not be in the lineup for Game 2 of the Oilers’ Pacific Division Semifinal against the Anaheim Ducks. Adam Henrique will miss Game 2 for the #oilers, per Kris Knoblauch— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) April 21, 2026 It comes less than 24 hours aft…
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