The Edmonton Oilers most recent free agent will play on Saturday against the Nashville Predators.
The Edmonton Oilers most recent free agent will play on Saturday against the Nashville Predators.
EDMONTON -- The Edmonton Oilers will look to become the third team in NHL history to boast of a 16-game winning streak on Saturday. They will attempt this feat against the formidable Nashville Predators.
Corey Perry was a full participant in practice this morning. Barring anything unforeseen he will be playing his first game as an Oiler on Saturday.
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Based on line rushes at practice he will be on the team's third line with Dylan Holloway and Ryan McLeod. Perry was also spotted on the second power play unit alongside Evander Kane, Warren Foegele, Darnell Nurse and Mattias Ekholm.
Tomorrow's game will begin at 2 PM Mountain Time. There will be no morning skate tomorrow before puck drop. The game will be televised on Sportsnet.
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