The Edmonton Oilers made a notable lineup change at practice, promoting veteran forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to the top line alongside Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman. Meanwhile, rookie Matthew Savoie has been demoted to the third line.
Lineup Adjustments
The move sees Nugent-Hopkins take Savoie's spot on the first line, while Savoie drops to a line with Samanski and Roslovic. The status of centre Jason Dickinson remains a game-time decision.
The full forward lines at practice were:
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- RNH-McDavid-Hyman
- Podkolzin-Draisaitl-Kapanen
- Savoie-Samanski-Roslovic
- Dach-Lazar-Frederic
Defensive Pairings
The defensive pairs were:
- Ekholm-Bouchard
- Nurse-Murphy
- Walman-Emberson
Goaltending duties were handled by Ingram and Jarry.
Injury Report
Scratched: Stastney, Pickard. Injured: Henrique, Jones, Janmark. Dickinson is listed as game-time decision.
More details to come as the Oilers prepare for their next game.
