The worst outcome was avoided for Connor Ingram, which made head coach Kris Knoblauch and everyone in the Edmonton locker room really relieved.
Ingram had a tough hit with Nate MacKinnon that made everyone in hockey hold their breath.
He was bleeding from his forehead after the accident and was quickly taken out for mandatory concussion checks.
But the goalie was back on the ice for practice Thursday morning in Dallas.
Bob Stauffer from Oilers Now mentioned that Ingram participated in drills, showing he’s ready to come back to the active team right away.
Tristan Jarry is still expected to be the starting goalie against the Stars tonight.
Edmonton needs two dependable goalies as the season comes to a close, and Ingram has been the most consistent of the current duo.
The Edmonton Oilers’ defense has taken another hit.
While the goalie situation turned out okay, injuries just won’t leave this team alone.
Ty Emberson is the latest player to get hurt, missing the morning practice completely due to a new injury.
The defensive roster is getting thinner just as the playoff competition heats up in the Western Conference.
Spencer Stastney was out there practicing, but losing Emberson creates a noticeable hole in their defense.
This defensive lineup can’t take another loss of a key player during this tough road trip.
The forward group is also going through a necessary change before the game starts.
Veteran Adam Henrique is back from his injury to help stabilize the middle part of the lineup and bring some steady support.
He takes Colton Dach’s spot, who now joins the ever-growing injured list.
This team is getting by mainly because of their depth, relying heavily on their call-ups to fill the roster.
If they want to keep their good position, the players in that locker room must focus on accurate passing and good plays tonight.
Dallas brings a tough challenge on offense, which means Jarry will face a lot of pressure from the start.
The Stars have a strong fast break style that takes advantage of mistakes made in the neutral zone.
Edmonton just needs to get through this injury crisis before it ruins their season.
Getting two points in an away game tonight would be a big deal for a team that has been struggling.
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