Oilers shuffle lineup due to major injury announcement ahead of Game 2

The Edmonton Oilers cannot let another game slip through their fingers like Game 1 of their first round series against the Los Angeles Kings did on Monday. While Edmonton looks to get back on track, it sounds like changes had to be made to the lineup on Wednesday as team insider Jason Gregor reveals that forward Mattias Janmark was absent from the team’s morning skate with Devin Shore taking reps in his spot.

Per Gregor, Janmark is allegedly done for the rest of the series.

Janmark was reportedly injured after blocking a shot off his right foot in Monday’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Kings. He was even seen limping after the contest.

Gregor expects the Oilers to dress seven defensemen tonight due to Janmark’s absence, which could mean youngster Philip Broberg could make his second career playoff appearance.

Janmark did collect an assist in Game 1.

More to come as this story develops.

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