Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch announces a line up change for game 6
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The Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch announced a change in his line up ahead of game 6 of the Western Conference Finals against the Dallas Stars.
As the Stars prepare to face elimination tonight in Edmonton, the Oilers' coach shared in a press conference that he plans on making a change in the line up for the crucial game that could send his team to the Stanley Cup Finals against the Florida Panthers.
According to Tony Brar, the change won't involve Corey Perry, who left game 5 following a major hit from Joe Pavelski:
Kris Knoblauch says there could be one lineup change in Game 6.
It will not be Corey Perry. He will play tonight. #Oilers
It will not be Corey Perry. He will play tonight. #Oilers
We'll need to wait until after the warmups before knowing what change Knoblauch is planning to do.
However, it wouldn't be surprising to learn that either Sam Carrick or Derek Ryan get added to the line up.
Optional skate for the Oilers this morning. Knoblauch said there could be one lineup change but it'll be determined after warmups.
"Knoblauch confirmed Perry, who left Game 5 with an injury but did return, will play.
Sam Carrick on the ice. Derek Ryan could draw back in for him."
"Knoblauch confirmed Perry, who left Game 5 with an injury but did return, will play.
Sam Carrick on the ice. Derek Ryan could draw back in for him."
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