Oilers make important line-up change ahead of Game 2: Veteran sitting out

The Edmonton Oilers took to the ice in South Florida on Monday morning to prepare for Game 2 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final against the Panthers and it appears that a change will be made on the blueline.

According to Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff, Vincent Desharnais will be coming into the line-up for the first time since Game 3 of the Western Conference Final against the Dallas Stars. He was with Darnell Nurse on the third pairing during line rushes at the morning skate.

Seravalli added that coming out of the line-up to make room for Vincent Desharnais is 30-year-old Cody Ceci.

While it looks like the Oilers defensive group is sorted for Game 2, there was a notable absence among the forwards at the morning skate as according to Mark Spector, Evander Kane was not on the ice.

Spector says that Kane not being at the morning skate is normal, which likely means he'll be in the line-up tonight. Kane may be dealing with an injury as Spector pointed out he never sat on the bench during Game 1, which could signal that whatever is ailing him, won't allow him to sit without being in pain.

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