Oilers' Connor Brown Questionable for Western Conference Final Game 1

Connor Brown of the Edmonton Oilers is a game-time decision for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Dallas Stars due to an undisclosed injury. He missed recent practices and did not skate in the morning skate ahead of the game, though he is expected to play in his usual middle-six role. Brown has been productive in the playoffs, recording seven points (four goals, three assists) in 11 games so far. If Brown is unable to play, Viktor Arvidsson is expected to take his spot on the third line alongside Adam Henrique and Evander Kane. Despite Brown's uncertain status, Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch expressed confidence in Arvidsson's readiness to step in if needed. Other lineup notes include Matthias Ekholm's absence for the first two games of the series and Calvin Pickard's continued rehab away from the team.