By Canadian Press

Oilers winger Viktor Arvidsson to play Game 4 against Stars for injured Connor Brown

May 27, 2025 | 10:06 AM

EDMONTON — Oilers winger Viktor Arvidsson will draw into the lineup for the injured Connor Brown against the Dallas Stars in Game 4 of the NHL’s Western Conference final on Tuesday.

The 32-year-old Swede, who last played in Game 3 of Edmonton’s second-round matchup with the Vegas Golden Knights, had one goal and three assists in nine playoff contests this spring before getting scratched.

Signed to a two-year, US$8-million contract in free agency in last July, Arvidsson registered 27 points (15 goals, 12 assists) in 67 regular-season games for the Oilers in 2024-25.

Brown was hurt on a big hit from Stars defenceman Alexander Petrovic in the second period of Sunday’s matinee. Edmonton won 6-1 to take a 2-1 series lead.

The Oilers will also be without Mattias Ekholm for Game 4. The top-pair defenceman, who hasn’t played in the playoffs because of a lower-body injury, said Monday he’s getting close to a return, but head coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed the veteran Swede would again watch from the press box.

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Stars No. 1 centre Roope Hintz, meanwhile, will be a game-time decision after receiving a slash to the left leg from Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse in Game 2. The Finn took warm-ups Sunday, but didn’t dress for Dallas.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 27, 2025.

Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press