Latest Evander Kane News

Edmonton Oilers scratch Evander Kane for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final

Jun. 13, 2024 20:18 PM EDT

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Kris Knoblauch engaged Evander Kane in a conversation before the Edmonton Oilers started practice. The chat lasted roughly five minutes, and Kane left the ice just after hearing from his coach. Kane has been playing through a sports hernia that has hampered...

Eetu Luostarinen is healthy this Stanley Cup Final. That’s a big deal for the Florida Panthers

Jun. 09, 2024 16:03 PM EDT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A year after a broken leg sidelined Eetu Luostarinen for the Stanley Cup Final, the flexible Finn is healthy this time around. That's a big deal for the Florida Panthers in their pursuit of the first championship in franchise history. ...

Stars defenseman Chris Tanev active for Game 5 of West final vs. Oilers

May. 31, 2024 20:41 PM EDT

DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Stars defenseman Chris Tanev was active for Game 5 of the Western Conference Final on Friday night after taking a shot off his right foot in the previous game. Coach Pete DeBoer had said at the morning skate Friday he was optimistic Tanev could play. ...

Oilers beat Canucks 5-1 to force deciding Game 7 in second-round series

May. 19, 2024 00:30 AM EDT

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers weren't ready to have their season end. Now, they're going to the limit in their second-round series against the Vancouver Canucks. Evan Bouchard and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins each had a goal and two assists, Connor McDavid added three assists...

Draisaitl scores twice as Oilers beat Kings 4-3 to advance to 2nd round

May. 02, 2024 03:27 AM EDT

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings played a tight-checking series at even strength. The special teams matchup, however, was lopsided — and that’s why it ended in five games. “That was a difference in this series,” Oilers head coach Kris...

Offensive depth has Rangers on verge of sweep, Avalanche and Oilers each up 2-1 in first round

Apr. 27, 2024 17:38 PM EDT

Nine players have already scored for the New York Rangers and Edmonton Oilers, 10 for the Colorado Avalanche. That depth of scoring early in the NHL playoffs has the Rangers on the verge of sweeping Washington, while Edmonton and Colorado are looking to take 3-1 leads Sunday in their...

Draisaitl, Hyman lead Oilers to 6-1 rout of Kings to take 2-1 series lead

Apr. 27, 2024 03:00 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Edmonton's Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl continue to cause Los Angeles nightmares. As if that isn't enough, the rest of the Oilers' lineup is beginning to add to the Kings' frustrations. McDavid and Draisaitl had three-point nights on Friday, but Zach Hyman...

McDavid, Kane help Oilers beat Avalanche 6-2 to clinch playoff berth

Apr. 06, 2024 01:53 AM EDT

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid and Evander Kane each scored two goals, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-2 Friday night to clinch a playoff spot. Corey Perry and Mattias Ekholm also scored for the Oilers, who ended a two-game losing streak and improved...