On Monday night, the Edmonton Oilers will face the Columbus Blue Jackets at Rogers Place. The game marks the season debut of Mattias Janmark, who has been recovering from a preseason injury.
Nugent-Hopkins Sidelined for a Week
In contrast to Janmark’s return, the Oilers received disappointing news regarding Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. Head Coach Kris Knoblauch announced that Nugent-Hopkins will be sidelined for about a week due to an undisclosed injury.
Injury Updates for Key Players
Initially, Nugent-Hopkins missed practice on Sunday for maintenance. Following that, he was placed on Injured Reserve (IR) earlier today. This will further challenge the Oilers as they navigate their lineup without one of their longest-tenured players.
- Mattias Janmark: Returning for his season debut.
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Out for about a week due to injury.
- Kasperi Kapanen: Placed on Long-Term Injured Reserve (LTIR); expected to return in early December.
Kapanen has not played for the past ten games following an injury sustained on October 19 against the Detroit Red Wings. The Oilers will need to adjust their strategy as they deal with these injuries while aiming for a strong performance against the Blue Jackets.
