Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane has not been practising throughout the postseason, but has badly wanted to remain in the lineup.
WATCH ABOVE: A look at how the adversity the Edmonton Oilers have faced this season could help the team bounce back in the Stanley Cup Final. The Oilers currently trail the Florida Panthers 2-0 in the series.Kane has been playing through a sports hernia that has hampered his production, specifically one point in eight games.
“He wasn’t playing the next one,” Maurice said. “To his credit, he had three really good chances to score when we’re down a goal. He’s net front and if he’s healthy, based on the playoffs he’s having, he scores that goal. But he couldn’t. It was all he could do.”
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