Crucial reinforcements return as Jake Walman and Tristan Jarry are cleared for action. The Oilers also changed Connor Ingram's status.

The Edmonton Oilers are nearly back to full force. According to a team announcement, the Oilers have activated goaltender Tristan Jarry and defenseman Jake Walman from their long-term injured reserve.

The Edmonton Oilers may have revamped their NHL goaltending, but they also have one of the hottest goalies in the AHL right now.

Placed with a puck-moving and passing defender, Nurse has performed well for Edmonton at five-on-five. When playing defence in front of the McDavid line, the Oilers are 16-11 goals. His overall numbers, when paired with Bouchard, Ekholm, Jake Walman and the now departed (to the Toronto Maple Leafs) Stecher, are quality.

My top Oilers vs. Predators predictions and NHL picks expect Edmonton superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl to be too much for Nashville to handle tonight. The Edmonton Oilers are churning along a 12-5-2 heater with superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl putting the league on notice.

The Oilers managed to find a 4-1 victory against the Blackhawks on Monday night, and they might've been helped along by Darnell Nurse's dad.

Connor McDavid achieved a significant milestone, recording his 10th career 50-assist season to surpass Wayne Gretzky and Jari Kurri for the most in Edmonton Oilers history. This accomplishment, achieved in a 4-1 win over the Blackhawks,

Last week, I outlined the different factors that will impact the Edmonton Oilers as we creep closer and closer to the NHL’s trade deadline. Edmonton’s cap space is limited, and they don’t have a lot of premium assets to spend.

The Oilers were just dominant in the first, shots 10-5 from 19 shot attempts on the young Chicago netminder who yielded only one. Edmonton was no-less in control in the second frame despite a couple turnovers of their own and extended the lead to 2-0.

“Beau had some success early on and then had some injuries and now he’s getting his first taste of pro hockey every day. It took Dylan Holloway three years, it took (Philip) Broberg three years, that’s why general managers call it an entry-level contract.”

The Chicago Blackhawks returned home to face the Edmonton Oilers on Monday. The Blackhawks last played on Saturday, shutting out the Nashville Predators on the road 3-0 in Drew Commesso’s first career win and shutout.