from Derek Van Diest of the Edmonton Sun,

Oilers winger Jordan Eberle left the contest in the first period after taking a hit from Arizona Coyotes centre Kyle Chipchura.

Eberle appeared to be favouring his shoulder as he skated off the ice. He left Rexall Place after the game with his arm in a sling.

“I left the puck for him and he kind of popped it through the guy’s skates,” said Oilers centre Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, describing the play. “Some guy squished him against the boards. I don’t know exactly the extent or anything, but it’s obviously a big loss for us if he’s out a day or who knows?

“He’s a big part of our team and now we just have to try and pick up the slack where it needs to be and we have to play for him.”

Eberle is the Oilers’ top right winger and would be tough to replace in the lineup if out for any extended amount of time.

“We’ll have a better indication of where he is (Wednesday),” McLellan said. “We’ll let you know then. I could guess tonight, but he won’t practise (Wednesday) for sure.”

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Below, watch the hit at the start of the higlight package video via Sportsnet,