Kassian (jaw) is expected to be sidelined for 4-8 weeks.

EDGE Analysis

Kassian suffered a fractured jaw after skating for 4:52 during Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Chicago. The 31-year-old has averaged 12:51 of ice time racked up 14 points over 35 games this season. Kyle Turris is likely to see an expanded role during Kassian's absence.

Kassian (upper body) will undergo further testing after leaving Wednesday's game versus the Blackhawks, Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kassian took a puck to the face in the second period and did not return. The 31-year-old will need to be evaluated further ahead of Friday's game versus the Islanders, so he can be considered day-to-day for now. Kyle Turris would likely enter the lineup if Kassian is forced to miss time.

Kassian logged an assist, two hits, seven PIM and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Kassian was involved in some controversy Saturday after he bumped into Samuel Montembeault in the first period. He later fought Michael Pezzetta in the third period to answer for the incident. Kassian also snapped his three-game point drought with a helper on a Ryan Nugent-Hopkins goal. The 31-year-old Kassian is up to 14 points, 84 hits, 38 PIM, 37 shots on net and a plus-1 rating in 31 contests. With Nugent-Hopkins and Zach Hyman as linemates, Kassian could be in a position to post stronger scoring numbers going forward.

Kassian (illness) is slated to play in Tuesday's clash with the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Kassian was sidelined versus the Flames on Saturday due to a non-COVID-19 illness but appears to be no worse for the wear. With Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (lower body) possibly returning as well, the duo looks poised to team up on the third line, giving the Oilers another scoring combination outside of their star-studded tandem at the top of the lineup.

Kassian (illness) will not participate in Saturday's game versus the Flames, Jack Michaels of the Oilers Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kassian will not play Saturday due to a non-COVID-19 illness. He recently cleared COVID-19 protocols Jan. 5. Over his three appearances since, the 30-year-old has averaged 15:06 of ice time -- 1:15 during the man advantage -- and scored one power-play goal. Colton Sceviour is likely to see an expanded role in Kassian's absence.

Kassian scored a power-play goal on two shots and added three hits in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Kassian got the Oilers on the board late in the first period. The 30-year-old winger saw a top-line assignment Saturday, with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl as his linemates. Kassian has picked up a goal and three assists in his last five outings in a variety of roles. Head coach Dave Tippett is likely to keep his forward groupings in a blender until the Oilers put an end to their six-game losing streak. Kassian could still see top-six minutes in the near term, giving him a boost despite a season stat line of 13 points, 77 hits, 31 shots and 31 PIM through 27 outings.

Kassian cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Kassian has averaged 12:57 of ice time and tallied three goals and three assists through his nine December appearances. He has missed the last four Edmonton contests in protocols and is expected to return to play in Toronto on Wednesday.

Kassian has been placed in the league's COVID-19 protocols, according to Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Kassian has just four goals and eight assists across 25 appearances for the Oilers, but the 30-year-old winger is still one of the team's most important players and his absence will be greatly felt. Kailer Yamamoto could be in line to see extra time on the ice as his potential replacement.

Kassian logged an assist, four hits and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Kassian set up Connor McDavid's empty-netter in the third period. With assists in three straight games, Kassian has picked up the slack left behind from the Oilers' forwards unavailable due to injuries and COVID-19 protocols. The 30-year-old has 12 points, 73 hits, 31 PIM, 26 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating in 25 appearances.

Kassian notched an assist, four hits, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Kassian has picked up assists in each of the last two games. the 30-year-old winger is up to 11 points, 69 hits, 31 PIM and 26 shots on net through 24 contests. He's most effective as a third-liner, though he occasionally gets moved up the lineup and could push for Kailer Yamamoto's spot on the second line given the latter's struggles of late.