Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane undergoes successful knee surgery

By Canadian Press on January 10, 2025.

EDMONTON — Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane is recovering after undergoing successful knee surgery.

The NHL team says he’s expected to need four to eight weeks of recovery time.

Specifics on Thursday’s procedure, which was performed in Edmonton, were not provided.

The club says Kane will pause his current rehabilitation from abdominal surgery last September to recover from the latest operation.

Kane had 44 points (24-20) over 77 games for the Oilers last season.

The 33-year-old forward had eight points (4-4) over 20 playoff games last spring to help the Oilers reach the Stanley Cup final.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 10, 2025.

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