DALLAS – Dallas Stars first line center Roope Hintz It is Edmonton Oilers advance Adam Henry both are expected to participate in warmups on Saturday before Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.
Hintz hasn’t played since suffering a lower-body injury in Game 4 of the Stars’ second-round series against the Colorado Avalanche.
Henrique has been dealing with a suspected ankle injury since Game 5 of the Oilers’ first-round matchup with the Kings of Los Angeles.
He attempted to play in Game 2 of Edmonton’s second round against the Vancouver Canucksbut has been marginalized ever since.
Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch said Henrique, who stayed out late with projected scratches after the team’s morning skate, would warm up before a final decision is made on his status. He had a goal and an assist in six playoff games this spring.
Meanwhile, Hintz has two goals and four assists in 11 playoff games this spring.
“He’s not (Edmonton captain Connor) McDavidbut what would they be if they took away their top-line center?” DeBoer said Saturday morning. “Or what would the Rangers be if you took away Mika Zibanejad out of the lineup?
“He’s big, he skates well, he’s a 200-foot player, he’s one of our best defensive players, one of our best penalty killers, he creates the offense.”
This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 25, 2024.
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