Oilers’ Knoblauch Gives Updates on Brown, McDavid Ahead of Stanley Cup Final

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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)

Edmonton Oilers fans can breathe easy regarding key player health.

Head coach Kris Knoblauch provided positive updates on the status of star forward Connor McDavid and winger Connor Brown during his media availability on Monday.

Knoblauch confirmed that McDavid is expected to participate fully in Tuesday`s practice, which takes place the day before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. This comes after McDavid left Sunday`s skate early, a moment that caused some concern among the fanbase.

Additionally, Connor Brown has been confirmed to play in Game 1 against the Florida Panthers. He missed the final two games of the Western Conference Final due to an undisclosed injury but is now ready to return to the lineup for the series opener.

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