Oilers drop their top 6 forwards for tonight's game against the Vancouver Canucks
It's game day baby - the Oilers are set to take on the Vancouver Canucks in what should be a thrilling second round rematch.
According to Oilers Insider Jason Gregor, Oilers fans will be getting an exclusive glimpse into their second line tonight. The Oilers will be dressing Jeff Skinner, Leon Draisaitl, and Viktor Arvidsson. Coming off an epic 5-4 victory over the Seattle Kraken, the Oilers will be looking to keep the momentum going.
The Oilers will also be putting Vasily Podkolzin on the top line with Connor McDavid and Corey Perry. Stuart Skinner will also be the starting goaltender between the pipes for the Oil.
This should be an excellent test to see how the chemistry is between Arvidsson, Skinner, and Draisaitl. Hopefully things click naturally as the expectations are massive for the second line this upcoming season.
As per the NHL, The countdown to the regular season is officially on.
The Oilers have nine days left to mull over some of their final roster decisions for opening night on Oct. 9 against the Winnipeg Jets as they get set to host the Vancouver Canucks on Monday at Rogers Place in the final home match on their exhibition calendar.
As per Tony Brar, the Oilers will not be dressing Nugent-Hopkins, Hyman, Ryan, Philp, Bouchard, Ekholm, Kemp, Akey, Nurse, Delia.
You can watch the game live on Oilers+ at 7:00 pm MT or listen live on the Oilers Radio Network, including 630CHED.
source: NHL
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