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Savoie will make his Oilers' debut on Saturday in Philadelphia.

Savoie made his NHL debut last season, playing one game with the Buffalo Sabres, but has not played since. The 21-year-old forward has been impressive at the AHL level this season, scoring 37 points (13G / 24A) in 45 games with the Bakersfield Condors.

Matthew Savoie
Savoie is expected to travel on Edmonton's upcoming 5-game road trip and make his Oilers debut.

Savoie was at Oilers' practice on Tuesday, and his call-up is expected to be made official before Saturday's game. The 21-year-old was acquired in the Ryan McLeod trade this summer and he is second on the Bakersfield Condors (AHL) in points this season with 13 goals and 24 assists (37 points) in 45 games.

Matthew Savoie
Dickinson is expected to miss 2-to-3 more weeks with a high ankle sprain.

Dickinson had already missed Chicagos' previous two contests before the break and is now expected to remain out for 2-to-3 weeks with a high ankle sprain. The 29-year-old centre will be missed in Chicago's already weak lineup, having seven goals and 16 points in 53 games this season.

Jason Dickinson
Dickinson is considered week-to-week with an ankle sprain.

Dickinson exited Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers after only 7:05 time-on-ice due to a high ankle sprain injury. The 29-year-old Dickinson had trouble leaving the ice and was seen in a walking boot following the game. He has 16 points (7G / 9A) in 53 games this season.

Jason Dickinson
Joseph (illness) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play against the Panthers on Thursday.

Joseph did not play on Tuesday due to an illness but will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Florida Panthers. The 27-year-old Joseph is averaging 12:05 time-on-ice, recording five points (2G / 3A) and 67 hits in 35 games this season.

Mathieu Joseph
Andersen will start in Minnesota on Thursday.

Andersen will make his ninth start of the season when the Hurricanes travel to Minnesota to take on the Wild on Thursday. Andersen struggled in his last outing, allowing four goals on 26 shots in a 4-2 loss to the Kings on Saturday. It was just the second loss of the season for Andersen, who now owns a 6-2-0 record along with a .913 SV%. He's a good bet to get back in the win column on Thursday as the Hurricanes enter action at -180 on the money line.

Frederik Andersen
Andersen is expected to start in Minnesota on Thursday.

Andersen will make his ninth start of the season when the Hurricanes travel to Minnesota to take on the Wild on Thursday. Andersen struggled in his last outing, allowing four goals on 26 shots in a 4-2 loss to the Kings on Saturday. It was just the second loss of the season for Andersen, who now owns a 6-2-0 record along with a .913 SV%. He's a good bet to get back in the win column on Thursday as the Hurricanes enter action at -180 on the money line.

Frederik Andersen
Dickinson (ankle sprain) left Wednesday's game vs. Edmonton and is expected to miss a significant amount of time.

Dickinson exited Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers after only 7:05 time-on-ice due to a high ankle sprain injury. The 29-year-old Dickinson had trouble leaving the ice and was seen in a walking boot following the game. He has 16 points (7G / 9A) in 53 games this season.

Jason Dickinson
The Blackhawks reassigned Dach to Rockford (AHL) on Wednesday.

A second round pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, Dach has appeared in 13 NHL games this season, scoring one goal and adding three assists. He has 12 goals and 13 assists in 30 AHL games this season. Craig Smith was activated from injured reserve in a corresponding move.

Colton Dach