By Canadian Press

Evander Kane to make season debut for Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 vs. Kings

Apr 23, 2025 | 1:00 PM

LOS ANGELES — Evander Kane will return to the Edmonton Oilers lineup on Wednesday for his first game of the NHL season.

Head coach Kris Knoblauch says both Kane, a winger, and defenceman John Klingberg will play for Edmonton in Game 2 of the team’s first-round playoff series against the L.A. Kings.

Kane has not played since June 10, 2024 when the Oilers played the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup final.

The bruising 33-year-old forward was on a line with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Zach Hyman during the pre-game skate.

He had abdominal surgery to repair both abductors, two hernias, and two abdominal tears last fall, then underwent knee surgery in early January.

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Kane says he’s feeling strong and healthy, and looking forward to contributing to his team.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 23, 2025.

The Canadian Press

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