Oilers' Evander Kane Sidelined for Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final

Kane has been playing through a sports hernia, impacting his performance as the Oilers trail the Panthers 2-0.

Coach Kris Knoblauch decided to scratch Kane after a brief conversation before practice.
Kane has managed just one point in eight games due to his injury.
The Oilers have depth with 14 forwards available for the playoff run.
Historical examples show NHL players often play through severe injuries in pursuit of the Stanley Cup.
Kane's situation is compared to Matthew Tkachuk's previous playoff injury struggles.