The Edmonton Oilers are now 2-3-1 on the season after a 4-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. After three straight losses, the Oilers are in a slight bit of a free-fall . The team will continue their road trip on Tuesday night, now without forward Kasperi Kapenen.

“Right now, it's looking [like] up to six [weeks],” said head coach Kris Knoblach ahead of visiting the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night. “He'll be unavailable for a while.”

Kapanen had been playing on the second line for the team and had been solid. He has two assists on the season so far. The second line is now expected to be manned by Andrew Mangiapane, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and Jack Roslovic.

Kapanen suffered a knee injury in the loss to the Red Wings after missing a hit and colliding with the boards. Article Continues

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