Oilers Projected Lineup and Starting Goalie for Tonight's Game Against Tampa Bay Lightning

Viktor Arvidsson is expected to miss tonight's game, but Coach Knoblauch has revealed that he's resumed skating and will join the team in practice soon.

Oilers reporter Tony Brar shared the lines from yesterday's practice.

With the veteran Swedish forward still out of the lineup, Kasperi Kapanen is remaining on the second line. The first line of Nugent-Hopkins with McDavid and Hyman remains intact, and so does both bottom six combinations. Defence pairs remain the same as well, and Stuart Skinner is expected to start in goal.

After an inconsistent start to the season, the Oilers are beginning to heat up with 6 wins in their last 8 games and noticeably improved play all around.

The Oilers defence has been over performing expectations, Stuart Skinner has begun to steadily improve, and the offence is beginning to find their groove after a slow start.

Edmonton will be tested in the coming weeks before the holiday break with a number of games against Stanley Cup Contenders, including tonight against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Connor McDavid was asked about the upcoming tests at practice yesterday, and laughed off the question, showing his confidence in the team.

Still, it will be a valuable opportunity for the Oilers to size themselves up against the best competition.

Puck drops in Edmonton tonight at 7:00, and it should be appointment television between these two great teams.