Edmonton Oilers primed to face Predators – Edmonton

It’s the third time throughout Connor McDavid‘s tenure with the Edmonton Oilers that the staff has began the season 7-1. Nonetheless, they’ve by no means been capable of stretch it to 8-1. They’ll strive to do this Wednesday evening once they tackle the Nashville Predators at Rogers Place.

“We’ve discovered methods to win video games perhaps we shouldn’t have received,” McDavid stated. “I feel that’s a credit score to the alternative ways we will play.

“We’ve gotten nice goaltending. That goes a good distance. Our particular groups have been good. 5-on-five we’ve been okay, however I discover getting higher over the past couple of video games.”

Defenceman Matt Benning will play towards the Oilers for the primary time in his profession. Benning performed 248 video games with Edmonton earlier than becoming a member of the Predators as a free agent earlier than final season.

“Stable particular person, stable participant,” head coach Dave Tippett stated. “Our proper aspect was getting deeper. He selected to go the place he’s going to get extra alternative. Actually good particular person, stable participant.”

The Oilers anticipated lineup is:

Hyman – McDavid – Puljujarvi

Nugent-Hopkins – Draisaitl – Yamamoto

Foegele – Ryan – Kassian

Perlini – Shore – Turris

Nurse – Bouchard

Keith – Ceci

Russell – Barrie

Koskinen

The Oilers and Predators are on 630 CHED with the Face-off Present at 5 p.m. The sport begins at 6:30 p.m.