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Injury vs. Predators Knocks Henrique Out of Oilers Lineup Until Late February
Adam Henrique, with 10 points in 43 games, is sidelined due to injury and will miss Oilers' games until after the February Olympic break, the team confirmed.
- The Edmonton Oilers placed Adam Henrique on injured reserve Wednesday, saying he is expected to return following the Feb. 6-to-24 Olympic break.
- After the Nashville game Henrique exited with an injury, his absence led to a Roslovic–Savoie–Howard trio that created three Grade A shots and sustained offensive pressure.
- Despite reduced speed this year, Adam Henrique, veteran forward, has 10 points while averaging 13:50 in 43 games for the Oilers.
- The move creates openings for Ike Howard and AHL players Quinn Huston, Connor Clattenburg, and Josh Samanski, but the Oilers say Henrique's return after the Olympic break remains uncertain.
- Edmonton's broader depth problems suggest the third and fourth lines' weak production and defense this year raise stakes for Jack Roslovic, Matt Savoie, Ike Howard to perform.
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Oilers place forward Adam Henrique on injured reserve, expected back after Olympics
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Oilers' Adam Henrique Out Long-Term, Placed On IR
Edmonton Oilers forward Adam Henrique is set to miss nearly two months of action after sustaining an undisclosed injury in Tuesday’s game against the Nashville Predators. The Oilers placed Henrique on IR and announced that he is expected to return after the NHL’s break for the Winter Olympics, which ends on February 24th. When Henrique sustained his injury isn’t entirely clear. Henrique did block a shot from Predators’ winger Filip Forsberg with…
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