Brown signed a four-year, $12 million contract with the Devils on Tuesday, per Dave McCarthy of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

After a poor regular season in 2023-24 in which Brown generated just four goals and 12 points while posting a minus-8 rating over 71 regular-season appearances, the right-shot winger rebounded in the 2024-25 regular season by recording 13 markers and 17 helpers over a full 82-game slate. That progress helped Brown earn this new contract with the Devils, but considering his new squad is deep on the right side, the 31-year-old may be hard-pressed to fill anything more than a fourth-line role in 2025-26.

Brown (illness) is expected to play Wednesday against Florida for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals, per Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton.

EDGE Analysis

Brown missed the final two games of the Western Conference Finals due to an undisclosed injury. He was set to return from that before his availability was briefly thrown back into question after he missed Tuesday's practice due to his illness. The 31-year-old is projected to serve in a bottom-six capacity, while Viktor Arvidsson is likely to be a healthy scratch after playing during Brown's absence.

Brown (illness) will be a game-time decision for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Panthers on Wednesday, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Brown wasn't available for Tuesday's practice as a result of his illness. The Oilers are already without Zach Hyman (upper body), who underwent surgery last week. If they're forced to proceed without Brown as well, then Viktor Arvidsson will likely serve in a bottom-six capacity. Game 1 will take place in Edmonton.

Brown missed practice Tuesday due to an illness, per Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

After dealing with an undisclosed injury and missing the last two contests against Dallas in the Western Conference Finals, Brown was deemed ready for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Panthers on Wednesday, but his status is now up in the air. If the right-shot winger ends up being able to suit up for the series opener, Viktor Arvidsson could be a healthy scratch. Brown has generated five goals, eight points and a plus-3 rating over 14 appearances in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Brown (undisclosed) will be ready for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Panthers on Wednesday, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brown missed the final two games of the Western Conference Finals against the Stars, but the extra time off between series has done him well since he should be ready to go for the series opener against the Panthers. The Oilers will be happy to have him back considering Brown has produced five goals and three assists in 14 postseason games. His addition to the lineup means another forward like Jeff Skinner may be pushed out of the lineup again.

Brown (undisclosed) will be sidelined for Game 5 against Dallas on Thursday, Joshua Clipperton of The Canadian Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

It will be Brown's second straight game on the shelf due to his undisclosed injury. With Zach Hyman (upper body) ruled out as well, the Oilers will have to decide whether to deploy Jeff Skinner as the 12th forward or utilize seven defensemen now that Mattias Ekholm is available.

Brown (undisclosed) won't play against Dallas on Tuesday in Game 4, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brown will miss at least one contest after sustaining an injury in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Stars in Game 3. He has contributed five goals, three assists, 21 shots on net, eight blocked shots and 12 hits through 14 appearances this postseason. Viktor Arvidsson or Jeff Skinner could replace Brown in Tuesday's lineup against Dallas. Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) could be an option, too, if he receives the green light to return, and head coach Kris Knoblauch goes with 11 forwards and seven defensemen.

Brown suffered an undisclosed injury in Sunday's 6-1 win over Dallas in Game 3, and head coach Kris Knoblauch did not have an update on the winger's status after the contest.

EDGE Analysis

Brown went minus-1 in 8:46 of ice time and left the game after being hit by Alex Petrovic in the middle frame. Knoblauch relayed that the Oilers will "have some information" on Brown's status Monday morning. The 31-year-old Brown should be considered day-to-day ahead of Game 4 on Tuesday in Edmonton.

Brown scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 3-0 win over the Stars in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Brown has been missing practices while managing some sort of issue, but it hasn't kept him off the ice yet. This goal was his first since Game 1 of the second round, a span of five contests in which he had just one assist. The 31-year-old winger is at five goals, three helpers, 21 shots on net, 11 hits, eight blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 13 playoff outings. He continues to fill a middle-six role while offering some defensive upside.

Brown (undisclosed) took warmups and is expected to play in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals versus the Stars on Wednesday, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brown was labeled a game-time decision earlier Wednesday after missing some practices in the Oilers' downtime between the second round and the Western Conference Finals. He should slot into his usual middle-six role. He has seven points through 11 playoff games so far.