Slepyshev was a healthy scratch for the last two games, but will replace Jesse Puljujarvi in the lineup tonight. Slepyshev will skate on a line with Leon Draisaitl and Patrick Maroon.
Slepyshev had one assist in 10 games with the Oilers earlier in the season, but has not registered a point in three games since being sent to Bakersfield. Tonight he will replace Benoit Pouliot (illness) in the lineup.
Slepyshev will play on a line with Connor McDavid and Taylor Hall in the Oilers’ final preseason game. Slepyshev has two goals (both GWG) and two assists in six game this preseason. The 21-year-old had 15 goals and 10 assists (25 points) in 58 games with Ufa Salivate Yulayev (KHL) last season. If he does in fact start the season on that line, he makes for a speculative add in standard leagues.