The Edmonton Oilers are back in action on Tuesday night against the Nashville Predators, marking the first time that newly acquired defenceman Spencer Stastney has faced his former team. The 25 year old was acquired to replace former Oilers Brett Kulak on the same day as he was dealt along with Stuart Skinner for Tristan Jarry.
Along with Stastney's first game against his former club, there are some key injury updates along with other transactions and storylines involving the Oilers and from around the NHL and broader hockey world.
Oilers to scratch struggling players
If their forward practice lines from Monday are any indication, the club could be planning to make struggling wingers Andrew Mangiapane and Trent Frederic healthy scratches on Tuesday.