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Oilers Prioritize Player Health Ahead of Stars Matchup

11/26/2025

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The Edmonton Oilers are managing injuries to Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (Edmonton Oilers forward; out since November 8) and Kasperi Kapanen (Edmonton Oilers forward; on Long Term Injured Reserve since October 19) ahead of facing the Dallas Stars.
Both players participated in practice but remain unlikely to play tonight.
Head Coach Kris Knoblauch says the Oilers will prioritize full healing for future games, especially against the Seattle Kraken, and they are 10-9-5.

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Story summary

The Edmonton Oilers are managing injuries to Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (Edmonton Oilers forward; out since November 8) and Kasperi Kapanen (Edmonton Oilers forward; on Long Term Injured Reserve since October 19) ahead of facing the Dallas Stars.
Both players participated in practice but remain unlikely to play tonight.
Head Coach Kris Knoblauch says the Oilers will prioritize full healing for future games, especially against the Seattle Kraken, and they are 10-9-5.