Edmonton Oilers host Ducks for the first time in more than two years – Edmonton | The Canadian News

The Edmonton Oilers host the Anaheim Ducks for the first time since March 30, 2019, when the two teams meet Tuesday night at Rogers Place.

The Ducks had their two visits in March 2021 wiped out by the pandemic. Last season, the Oilers played only Canadian teams.

“They definitely have some young ability,” said Ducks forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. “It’s definitely a different team than the last time we saw them.”

Devin Shore will make his regular season debut after injuring himself in practice last week. It will center Brendan Perlini and Kyle Turris.

“We would like to involve them more. Something depends on how the game plays out, ”said head coach Dave Tippett. “They were a good line on display. They play solid, a smart game. “

“It is up to us as professionals to stay mentally engaged regardless of the minutes and find ways to positively impact the game,” Shore said.

The expected lineup for Oilers is:

Draisaitl – McDavid – Puljujarvi

Hyman – Nugent-Hopkins – Yamamoto

Foegele – Ryan – Kassian

Perlini – Shore – Turris

Nurse – Barrie

Keith – Ceci

Koekkoek – Bouchard

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The Oilers and Ducks are at 630 CHED with the head-to-head show at 5:30 PM. The game starts at 7 p.m. M.