No Evgeni Malkin (suspension) or Olli Maatta (injury) makes for the returns of Teddy Blueger and Chad Ruhwedel from healthy scratch land. Zach Aston-Reese is also back from injury and bumps Dominik Simon (healthy).
After a brief period of two out of conference teams feeling out the first few minutes, the Oilers strike on a counter-attack. Kris Letang steps up to lead a rush, which is fine. Tanner Pearson maybe loses the puck too easily, but really here you have to tip your cap to Edmtonton defenseman Oscar Klefbom.