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Game Day: Coyotes return from layoff to host Oilers

The Coyotes return from a five-day, league-mandated midseason layoff to host Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers on Friday. Follow along for live updates throughout the game.

Oilers (18-23-3) vs. Coyotes (10-27-6)

When: 7 p.m. Friday

TV/Radio: Fox Sports Arizona-Plus/KTAR-AM (620).

The Coyotes (10-27-6) return from their off-week and welcome the Edmonton Oilers (18-23-3) into Gila River Arena on Friday … Losers of seven of their last eight games, the Oilers will have a bye week of their own after concluding their current road trip with games against Arizona (Friday) and Vegas (Saturday) … The Oilers are led in scoring by reigning Hart Trophy winner Connor McDavid (15 goals, 33 assists), as well as forwards Leon Draisaitl (11 goals, 23 assists) and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (15 goals, 15 assists) … With back-to-back games beginning on Friday, the Oilers could play either starting goaltender Cam Talbot (15-16-0, 3.