Janmark played a key role on the Oilers' third line alongside Warren Foegele and Ryan McLeod, making his injury a significant blow to the team. In addition, head coach Jay Woodcroft revealed in a post-game interview that Derek Ryan was absent due to illness, leaving the team with only 10 forwards. Woodcroft stated that an update on Janmark's condition would be provided the following day, as seen in a tweet from DNB Sports' Twitter account.
Despite a four-goal performance from Leon Draisaitl, the Oilers were unable to secure a victory and lost the game 6-4, giving the Golden Knights a 1-0 lead in the series. The Oilers will have a chance to bounce back in Game 2 on Saturday, May 6th at 7:00 PM Eastern.
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