Oilers’ Evander Kane on ugly wrist harm after ‘extraordinarily scary second’

Edmonton Oilers winger Evander Kane stated he was “nonetheless in a bit little bit of shock” after Tuesday evening’s incident towards the Tampa Bay Lightning and vowed to return to the ice.

Kane was taken to a hospital after his wrist was by accident reduce by Lighting participant Pat Maroon throughout their sport. Blood poured out of Kane’s wrist and onto the ice as he was rushed off.

Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane is knocked to the ice in the course of the Lightning sport, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in Tampa, Florida.
(AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

He launched an replace on his situation on social media.

“Thank you all for the type needs and prayers from over the previous a number of hours,” Kane stated. “Obviously final evening was a particularly scary second for me and I’m nonetheless in a bit little bit of shock. I wish to thank all the coaching workers of the Edmonton Oilers and Tampa Bay Lightning, together with all of the docs and paramedics who rushed to assist deal with and restore my harm. Without all of you I do know issues would’ve been a lot worse and I’m extraordinarily grateful.

“I gained’t be again subsequent sport, however I shall be again and I look ahead to being again on the ice enjoying the sport I really like alongside my teammates in entrance of our nice followers.”

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The incident occurred within the second interval of the Oilers’ 3-2 win. Kane received caught up with Lightning defenseman Philippe Myers contained in the Oilers’ defensive zone and whereas down on the ice, he was reduce by Maroon. Edmonton stated Kane was in secure situation and was set to endure a process.

The skate of the Lightning’s Pat Maroon cuts the arm of Evander Kane of the Edmonton Oilers at Amalie Arena on Nov. 8, 2022, in Tampa.
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Kane grabbed the lacerated space along with his proper hand and rushed to the bench earlier than heading to the locker room.

Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane heads to the bench after being reduce in the course of the Lightning sport Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in Tampa.
(AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Kane joined the Oilers final season after getting reduce by the San Jose Sharks. In 43 video games, he scored 22 objectives and had 17 assists. So far this season, Kane has performed in 14 video games and scored 5 objectives with eight assists.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.