The Edmonton Oilers face a major setback as forwards Noah Philp and Curtis Lazar are sidelined with upper-body injuries for the remainder of their seven-game road trip. Head Coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed the news, adding to the team’s growing injury list, which already includes Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Kasperi Kapanen. With limited cap space, the Oilers will run an 11-forward, 7-defenseman lineup. We break down the impact of these injuries, the adjusted lineup, and what it means for the Oilers as they face the Washington Capitals, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Florida Panthers. Stay tuned for the latest updates and analysis on the Oilers’ challenging road trip!
Key Topics:
– Noah Philp and Curtis Lazar’s injuries
– Oilers’ adjusted lineup and strategy
– Impact on the team’s performance
– Upcoming games against Washington, Tampa Bay, and Florida
– Analysis of the Oilers’ season so far
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