Oilers’ Nugent-Hopkins absent from practice, good to go for Game 7
Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was not at the rink on Sunday to skate with his teammates but will be good to go for Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final.
According to head coach Kris Knoblauch, Nugent-Hopkins’ absence was the result of a “maintenance day.”
The 31-year-old from Burnaby, B.C., is tied for fourth in team scoring this post-season, with seven goals and 22 points through 24 playoff games.
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His lineup spot at practice was filled by teammate Evander Kane.
Kane has missed the last four straight games due to a sports hernia. The 32-year-old forward has recorded four goals and eight points over 20 games this post-season.
Per Knoblauch, Kane will be available to potentially slot in for the final.
The Oilers will face the Panthers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday night in Sunrise, Fla. Catch the game on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ starting at 8 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. MT.
