Connor Brown’s status is uncertain ahead of Wednesday’s Stanley Cup Final opener.
Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters on Tuesday that the winger is a game-time decision for Game 1.
Both Knoblauch and Brown had previously stated that the veteran forward would be “fine” to suit up.
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The 31-year-old exited Game 3 of the Western Conference Final against the Stars after sustaining an injury on a hit from Dallas defenceman Alexander Petrovic.
He had already been battling issues before going down with the injury, as Brown was listed as a game-time decision before Game 1 and missed the morning skate ahead of Game 2.
Brown tallied 30 points (13 goals, 17 assists) in 82 games during the regular season and has added eight points (five goals, three assists) in the playoffs.
The puck drops on Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, with coverage beginning on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ at 8 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. MT.
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