Oilers’ Knoblauch gives updates on Brown, McDavid ahead of Stanley Cup Final

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid celebrates after scoring against the Dallas Stars during the second period of Game 5 of the Western Conference finals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Dallas. (Gareth Patterson/AP)

By Sportsnet Staff

Posted June 2, 2025 5:00 pm.

No need to panic, Edmonton Oilers fans.

Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch had good news on Connor McDavid and Connor Brown when speaking to the media at practice Monday.

McDavid will be a full participant in Tuesday’s practice on the eve of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final after leaving Sunday’s skate early, Knoblauch said.

Meanwhile, Brown is confirmed to play in Game 1 against the Florida Panthers after missing the final two games of the Western Conference Final with an undisclosed injury.

Watch the Oilers-Panthers series opener Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. MT on Sportsnet or Sportsnet+.

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