The Oilers will be testing a lot of their prospects in many different places, and a few of the lines offer a bit to read into. Here are the projected lines for Wednesday’s game.
Forwards:
Jussi Jokinen-Ryan Nugent-Hopkins-Kailer Yamamoto
Jujhar Khaira-Mark Letestu-Zack Kassian
Ty Rattie-Chris Kelly-Mitch Callahan
Joey Laleggia-Joseph Gambardella-Brad Malone/Patrick Russell
Defenceman:
Kris Russell-Matthew Benning
Ryan Stanton-Eric Gryba
Yohann Auvitu-Ryan Mantha
Goaltenders:
Laurent Brossoit will start between the pipes for the Oilers. Nick Ellis will serve as the team’s backup against Winnipeg.