Oilers suffer injury setback ahead of Game 2 against Ducks
The Edmonton Oilers head into Game 2 of the NHL playoffs first-round series with a fresh concern after losing Adam Henrique to injury. The veteran forward will miss Wednesday’s clash against the Anaheim Ducks , dealing an early blow in the series. NHL insider Chris Johnston reported the update, confirming head coach Kris Knoblauch ruled Henrique out for Game 2.
The injury occurred during Game 1, when Henrique got tangled with a teammate near the Anaheim net. He played only 2:56, recording one shot and one hit before exiting. Edmonton secured a 4-3 win in the opener, but Henrique’s absence now raises questions about lineup depth.
He has played a key role since joining the Oilers in March 2024, offering defensive stability and reliable penalty killing. His playoff experience over the last two postseasons is valuable during tight moments. Without him, the Oilers may turn to Curtis Lazar or Josh Samanski to fill the gap.
Both options bring energy, but neither matches Henrique’s experience in high-pressure playoff games. MORE: Oilers’ hero reveals how Ducks stopped Connor McDavid but paid the price The Oilers already deal with injuries elsewhere. Max Jones remains out with a lower-body issue, while Mattias Janmark is out for the season.
That leaves Edmonton thinner than expected early in the series. The Ducks are not an easy team to beat for the Oilers Edmonton Oilers right winger Kasperi Kapanen (42) celebrates a goal on the Anaheim Ducks in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz-Imagn Images Game 1 showed both strengths and flaws.