While he did practice on Sunday, someone needs to step up if Evander Kane can't go in Game 1. This isn't necessarily on an offensive production level (although that would be helpful), but more on a tone-setting level. I believe that could be Corey Perry, who will set the tone in a different manner. The Oilers and Kings' series of the past have been filled with animosity.
Dylan Holloway is going to be a game-time (maybe Monday morning) decision for the Oilers. He might not start, but he's deserved the opportunity to. He has the speed and forechecking ability to really pressure the Kings and he makes the third line a lot faster when he's on it.
The Oilers need to have a shooting mentality throughout the series. This is especially true for Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. The 100-assist chase for McDavid is over, so he doesn't need to defer as often to his teammates if the shot is there.
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