Oilers’ Henrique to play in Game 3 of Western Conference final

Adam Henrique is set to join the action.

The veteran centre will be in the lineup tonight when his Edmonton Oilers take on the Dallas Stars in Game 3 of the Western Conference final, head coach Kris Knoblauch said.

The Oilers and Stars are tied 1-1 after Dallas picked up a 3-1 victory to even the series over the weekend.

Henrique suffered a suspected ankle injury in Game 5 of the first round against the Los Angeles Kings before returning for Game 2 against the Vancouver Canucks.

Acquired from the Anaheim Ducks ahead of the NHL trade deadline, the 34-year-old has a goal and an assist in six playoff games.

Oilers forward Ryan McLeod will be a healthy scratch.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 27, 2024.

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