The Edmonton Oilers suffered a blow when rookie winger Dylan Holloway was conspicuously absent from practise on Tuesday. During the second period of Monday’s game against the New York Islanders, Holloway collided awkwardly with the boards, resulting in a knee injury, according to Jason Gregor of Sports 1440. Concerns have been raised by the occurrence, and Holloway may miss several months of action.
Speaking to the media following practise, Oilers new head coach Kris Knoblauch broke the bad news that Holloway’s absence will result in a longer-term recuperation. The talented player, who had been making progress in regaining his form with the Oilers, is devastated by this.
Since finishing his undergraduate career, promising talent Holloway has had a number of ailments, so this most recent setback is particularly depressing. His prolonged absence will definitely put the team’s depth to the test. Fans had witnessed glimpses of his talent on the ice. Now, the Oilers and their fans can only hope that the injured winger makes a full and speedy recovery.
Holloway was only beginning to play for Edmonton and had just scored his first goal of the year.
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