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Oilers forward Evander Kane set to return from LTIR against Kraken

Jan 17, 2023 | 11:54 AM

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers activated forward Evander Kane off long-term injured reserve ahead of their Tuesday night game against the visiting Seattle Kraken.

Kane had been sidelined since sustaining a lacerated wrist in a Nov. 8 game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Kane has five goals and eight assists in 14 games this season.

His return gives the Oilers’ top-six forward group a significant boost as Edmonton looks to lock down a playoff berth over the second half of the NHL season.