Henrique to play in Game 3 of Western Conference final; Hintz a game-time decision

Adam Henrique is set to join the action. Roope Hintz might be doing the same.

Adam Henrique is set to join the action. Roope Hintz might be doing the same.

Henrique will return to the lineup Thursday when his Edmonton Oilers take on the Dallas Stars in Game 3 of the Western Conference final, head coach Kris Knoblauch said.

Dallas counterpart Pete DeBoer added Hintz is a game-time decision.

The Oilers and Stars are tied 1-1 in the best-of-seven series after Dallas picked up a 3-1 home victory Saturday. Edmonton took the opener 3-2 in double overtime.

Henrique suffered a suspected ankle injury in Game 5 of the first round against the Los Angeles Kings before briefly returning for Game 2 against the Vancouver Canucks.

"It's more nerve-racking watching than playing," the 34-year-old centre said Thursday morning. "But watching the guys, seeing everybody come together and push through and battle, it was certainly great to watch, and see the team continue to get better.

"You're just itching to be a part of that."