Edmonton Oilers (14-10-2) vs. St Louis Blues (13-12-2)
When: Saturday, 8 p.m., Rogers Place
TV: SportsNet/CBC Radio: 880 CHED
Odds: Oilers -275, Blues +220
ONE BIG THING
This game marks the return to Edmonton of former Oilers Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg, who are living large after doing what anybody in their shoes would have done — sign offer sheets for huge raises and more playing time somewhere else. Holloway is a second line winger who has more goals (8) and more points (16) than any Oilers forward other than Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Broberg is logging top pairing minutes (24:08, 23:54. 26:51 the last three games) and has 12 points in 15 games this season, which is more points per game than any Oilers defenceman.
THE QUOTE
“It is a privilege to play with him. When you’re out there, you’ve got to be at your best because he is always at his best. Even when he’s not, his not-so-best is probably better than anybody else.”
• Zach Hyman on playing on a line with Connor McDavid.
THE POLL
Which players will generate the most combined points tonight?
Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg
Jeff Skinner. Vasily Podkolzin and Ty Emberson.
PROJECTED OILERS LINEUP
Forwards
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins-Connor McDavid-Zach Hyman
Vasily Podkolzin-Leon Draisaitl-Kasperi Kapanen
Mattias Janmark-Adam Henrique-Jeff Skinner
Corey Perry-Derek Ryan-Conner Brown
Defence
Mattias Ekholm-Evan Bouchard
Darnell Nurse-Troy Stecher
Brett Kulak-Ty Emberson
Goal
Stuart Skinner
Calvin Pickard
THE INJURIES
EDM: LW Evander Kane (core), C Viktor Arvidsson (undisclosed).
STL: D Torey Krug (ankle), D Nick Leddy (lower body), D Justin Faulk (upper body, day to day).
THE PREDICTION
This is high-profile game on Saturday night, a situation the Oilers, who are regaining their scoring touch, usually get up for. It seems highly unlikely that they’ll let a couple of ex players walk into town and show them up on their own ice. Edmonton 5, St. Louis 3
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