Edmonton Oilers forward appeared to be injured during Thursday’s skate (Image via Getty Images) The Edmonton Oilers forward Kasperi Kapanen has reportedly suffered a fresh injury concern as the forward sustained an apparent injury during his Thursday practice session. The club has yet to provide a detailed update on the nature or severity of the injury. Earlier, just a couple of weeks ago, the Edmonton Oilers made a significant roster move, where they also moved winger Kasperi Kapanen to long-term injured reserve. He was sidelined earlier this season after a lower-body injury suffered in a game against the Detroit Red Wings on October 19, which was why the team placed him on long-term injured reserve. The 29-year-old forward has not played since then due to an undisclosed injury and had recently re-joined practice.
Oilers forward Kasperi Kapanen’s status uncertain after suffering injury during practice
Edmonton Oilers forward Kasperi Kapanen is facing a new injury setback after the player hurt himself during Thursday’s practice. The team has not yet released any specifics regarding the type or extent of the injury, and his status remains uncertain.Just a few weeks ago, the Oilers made a notable roster adjustment by placing Kapanen on long-term injured reserve. The 29-year-old had already missed time this season following a lower-body injury sustained against the Detroit Red Wings on October 19. Earlier, Kapanen crashed into the boards while attempting a hit on Detroit defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker in the first period of the Red Wings’ 4-2 home victory, which resulted in the team sidelining him for the upcoming games. However, now with the apparent injury, the status is still uncertain whether he will join the team.The timing is particularly unfortunate for the Oilers, who have struggled to keep a healthy forward lineup throughout the season’s early stretch. Kapanen’s potential re-injury could further complicate lineup plans and depth on the wing.Opening about the same TSN’s Ryan Rishaug stated, “The timing is particularly unfortunate for the Oilers, who have struggled to keep a healthy forward lineup throughout the season’s early stretch. Kapanen’s potential re-injury could further complicate lineup plans and depth on the wing.”As per reports, Kapanen has two assists in six appearances this season after scoring five goals and 13 points in 57 games with the Oilers last year. Meanwhile, the Oilers (10-10-5) are sixth in the Pacific Division and have lost four of their past five games.Also read: NHL match today: Will Florida Panthers star Sam Reinhart play tonight against the Edmonton Oilers?