A look at the Edmonton Oilers lines and pairings heading into tonight's game versus the Nashville Predators.
The Edmonton Oilers are looking for their first win tonight against the Nashville Predators. Eager to put the last two games behind them, this game is an opportunity to for the team to feel good about themselves by adding a notch to the win column.
Mattias Ekholm will go up against his old team, for the first time in his old home arena - which is certain to be emotional for him.
The Oilers shuffled up the forward lines at practice yesterday. It looks like those configurations will find their way into the game tonight.
Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have an opportunity to the way for the Oilers tonight. Putting them together can give the whole team a chance to step up to the plate and play their best.
They are elite players who are dangerous every time they hit the ice. It will be tough for the Predators team to contain them.
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