Edmonton Oilers veteran Adam Henrique is expected to rejoin the lineup for Game 3 against the Dallas Stars, as reported by Jason Gregor of Daily Faceoff. Henrique missed Game 2 due to a lower-body injury, having last played in the opening game against Vancouver.
In six Stanley Cup Playoff games with the Oilers, Henrique has recorded one goal and one assist. The 34-year-old has accumulated six goals and nine assists, totaling 15 points in 34 career playoff games with the Oilers, New Jersey Devils, and Anaheim Ducks.
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Henrique was traded from the Ducks to the Oilers at the deadline, along with Sam Carrick, in exchange for Edmonton’s 2024 first-round pick and a conditional 2025 fifth-round pick. Henrique ended the season with 51 points in 82 games, tallying six goals and three assists in 22 games with Edmonton.
Edmonton secured a 3-2 double-overtime victory in Game 1 against Dallas, with Connor McDavid scoring the game-winner. However, the Oilers lost 3-1 in Game 2, allowing Dallas to tie the series 1-1. The Oilers aim to reclaim the series lead on home ice tonight.
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