John Klingberg D SJ Wed 4/9/25 1:27 PM
John Klingberg
D SJ
Klingberg (lower body) will not be available against the Blues on Wednesday, Tom Gazzola of Edmonton Sports Talk reports.
EDGE Analysis
Klingberg has played in just one of Edmonton's last 16 contests, so he is probably not even a lock to play once given the all-clear -- especially if Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) is back in the lineup. At this point, given his lingering injury woes, it wouldn't be a shock to see Klingberg hang up the skates after the 2024-25 campaign.
John Klingberg D SJ Wed 4/2/25 4:22 PM
John Klingberg
D SJ
Klingberg (lower body) is not expected to return during Edmonton's three-game road trip, Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels reports Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Klingberg has appeared in just one of the Oilers' last 13 contests due to his lower-body issue and will now be sidelined for at least three more. At this point, it's probably fair to wonder if the veteran blueliner will return at all this year and what that means for his long-term future. In the meantime, Troy Stecher and Ty Emberson should continue to see significant minutes moving forward.
John Klingberg D SJ Sun 3/30/25 5:20 PM
John Klingberg
D SJ
Klingberg (lower body) won't be available for the beginning of Edmonton's upcoming four-game road trip, Derek Van Diest of NHL.com reports Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Klingberg suffered a setback after returning to the lineup against Seattle on Thursday following a 10-game absence. He has been dealing with a lingering injury and will miss additional time, but the Oilers hope he can join the team on the road. Klingberg has one goal, three assists, 19 shots on net, 13 blocked shots and five hits in 11 appearances this season.
John Klingberg D SJ Thu 3/27/25 9:28 PM
John Klingberg
D SJ
Klingberg (undisclosed) will return to the lineup versus the Kraken on Thursday, Paige Martin of Oilers TV reports.
EDGE Analysis
Klingberg didn't appear to be close to a return as of Wednesday, but he has made enough progress to end a 10-game absence. Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) will be out of action Thursday, so Klingberg should slot back into a top-four role, though the Oilers will dress seven defensemen for the contest.
John Klingberg D SJ Wed 3/26/25 6:02 PM
John Klingberg
D SJ
Klingberg (undisclosed) is not projected to be in the Oilers' lineup versus the Stars on Wednesday, Jamie Umbach of the Oilers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Klingberg has been out for nearly all of March, and there's been no report of him returning to practice yet. That likely means he'll be out Thursday against the Kraken as well. Once Klingberg is healthy, he'll be a candidate for bottom-four minutes.
John Klingberg D SJ Sat 3/22/25 3:24 PM
John Klingberg
D SJ
Klingberg (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Saturday versus Seattle.
EDGE Analysis
Klingberg hasn't been in the lineup since March 4. He has a goal, four points, eight PIM, four hits and 12 blocks in 10 outings in 2024-25. Klingberg will be an option for a bottom-four spot once he's healthy.
John Klingberg D SJ Thu 3/20/25 8:43 PM
John Klingberg
D SJ
Klingberg (undisclosed) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Jets, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.
EDGE Analysis
Klingberg is set to miss his eighth straight game, and there's been no update on how close he is to a return. Brett Kulak and Troy Stecher continue to play regularly in Klingberg's absence.
John Klingberg D SJ Tue 3/18/25 1:30 PM
John Klingberg
D SJ
Klingberg (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday versus Utah, per Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels.
EDGE Analysis
Klingberg will remain sidelined for a seventh straight game. The Swedish blueliner has accounted for one goal, three helpers, eight PIM and a plus-2 rating over 10 outings with the Oilers. Klingberg should contend with Troy Stecher and Ty Emberson for a bottom-four role once he's ready for game action.
John Klingberg D SJ Sun 3/16/25 12:03 PM
John Klingberg
D SJ
Klingberg (undisclosed) won't be available for Sunday's game versus the Rangers, according to Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels.
EDGE Analysis
Klingberg will miss his sixth straight outing. He has chipped in one goal, three assists, 17 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and four hits across 10 appearances this season. Klingberg's next opportunity to return from a lingering injury will come Tuesday versus Utah.
John Klingberg D SJ Fri 3/14/25 7:10 PM
John Klingberg
D SJ
Klingberg (undisclosed) won't play Friday versus the Islanders, Bob Stauffer of the Oilers Radio Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Klingberg is on the Oilers' road trip, but he will miss his fifth straight game Friday. Troy Stecher remains in the lineup but will likely revert to being a healthy scratch regularly once Klingberg is cleared to play. The Oilers' road trip ends against the Rangers on Sunday.