Oilers Make Final Decision on Connor McDavid's Status For Tonight's Heritage Classic
McDavid Set to Make Comeback in Tonight's Game
However, the situation appears to have taken a positive turn, as McDavid will be returning tonight.
As of last night after practice the plan was for McDavid to be in the lineup so barring a setback this morning, 97 will make his return against the Flames.
With McDavid's return, the Oilers' forward lines for the upcoming game are as follows:
Draisaitl-McDavid-Foegele
Kane-RNH-Hyman
Holloway-McLeod-Brown
Erne-Janmark-Ryan
On the defensive front, the Oilers will line up as follows:
Nurse-Ceci
Ekholm-Broberg
Kulak-Bouchard
Desharnais
The Battle of Alberta, set for tonight at 7PM, will feature a performance by Nickelback during intermission at Common Wealth Stadium. With the news of Connor McDavid's return, fans are hoping the Oilers can make a strong comeback in this highly anticipated game.
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OCTOBRE 29 | 135 ANSWERS Oilers Make Final Decision on Connor McDavid's Status For Tonight's Heritage Classic Will the Oilers beat the Flames in tonight's Heritage Classic? |
Yes | 107 | 79.3 % |
No | 28 | 20.7 % |
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