Key forward Jason Dickinson's status for Game 2 is uncertain after missing practice, potentially impacting the Oilers' lineup.
According to Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch, forward Jason Dickinson is a game-time decision ahead of Game 2 versus the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday.
The Oilers held a full-team morning skate, but one notable absence stood out. Jason Dickinson was not on the ice.
Curtis Lazar took reps in Dickinson’s spot, though Dickinson’s availability for Game 2 remains unclear.
Dickinson was a key contributor in Monday’s 4–3 win, scoring twice. He did, however, appear shaken up earlier in the game after an awkward fall on a faceoff. Although he returned and finished strong, his absence from practice could be precautionary or rest-related, especially with no team skate on Tuesday.
photo credit: Walter Tychnowicz-Imagn ImagesJosh Samanski, a healthy scratch in Game 1, also skated alongside Trent Frederic and Colton Dach, suggesting he could draw into the lineup. That adjustment may be tied to Adam Henrique’s status, as he’s dealing with an injury suffered in Game 1.
If both Dickinson and Henrique are unavailable, it would leave the Oilers thin down the middle, particularly in their bottom-six forward group.
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