
Edmonton Oilers News



Frederick has suited up in the last two games but will be replaced by Jake DeBrusk in the lineup on Saturday.

Kulak has been scratched for six straight games but will replace Erik Gustafsson in the lineup on Saturday. Kulak, who will likely skate on the third pairing with Jon Merrill, has one goal and six assists in 39 games this season.


Tuesday will be Frederic's first game since April 6th, as he draws in to replace Jake DeBrusk in the Bruins' bottom-6. Frederic is a big, physical force but has scored just four goals with one assist in 36 games this season.



Smith had an injury scare in practice over the weekend but is expected to be available for Monday's game in Winnipeg. This is obviously a huge relief for the Oilers, who have relied on Smith to start 55 percent of their game so far this season.


With Jon Merrill done his quarantine and set to make his Canadiens debut on Wednesday, Brett Kulak will head to the press box. Kulak has picked up just three points (1G / 2A) in his last 25 games.

Nugent-Hopkins has missed the last three games with an upper-body injury but is set to play Wednesday vs. the Canadiens. Head coach Dave Tippett would not confirm his lines for Wednesday but look for Nugent-Hopkins to skate with Connor McDavid.


Hyman was forced to leave Sunday's game in Vancouver after a knee-on-knee collision with Alexander Edler. Edler was suspended for two games for the play but it will cost Hyman at least two weeks. This is a tough blow for the Maple Leafs, who rely on Hyman to do a lot of different things.





Janmark was acquired from the Blackhawks on Monday and is expected to make his debut tonight in Los Angeles. Janmark, who had 10 goals and nine assists (19 points) in 41 games with Chicago, is expected to start on the third line with Tomas Nosek and Alex Tuch.
