The Edmonton Oilers could be getting some veteran help on the blue line for Game 2 against the Los Angeles Kings.
John Klingberg, who has not played since March 27, is a "very good possibility" to play on Wednesday night, head coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters on Tuesday.
The 32-year-old has played just 11 games for the Oilers this year after he signed with Edmonton in January, registering one goal and 11 points. He's been sidelined with a lower-body injury and has dealt with hip issues in the past, for which he underwent surgery in 2023.
Knoblauch also declined to name a starting goalie for Game 2.
Stuart Skinner struggled in the series opener against the Kings, allowing six goals on 30 shots, including a game-winning stinker from Philip Danault with less than a minute remaining.
In 51 regular-season games, Skinner posted an .896 save percentage and 2.81 goals against average — his worst numbers in both categories since his rookie year.
Backup Calvin Pickard has played just three post-season games — all for the Oilers during last year's run. He posted a .915 save percentage and 2.21 goals against average in that time.
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