The injury to Ekholm is one that Knoblauch feels the Swedish defenceman can recover from fully with the benefit of some extra rest, which the Oilers are more able to give right now despite their on-going battle for playoff positioning in the Pacific Division. Edmonton is nine points behind Vegas for the division lead and two behind Los Angeles for second place and home ice in the first round. “I think it's something that can get healed and be 100 percent,” he said. Knoblauch added that Klingberg's recovery from a lower-body-injury he suffered in early March was slowed by a setback, but that he's an option along with Skinner to re-join the team later in the week – possibly for Saturday's pivotal clash against LA.
Published: 04/01/2025
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