EDMONTON, Alberta — Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt won’t exactly be easing his way back into the lineup when he returns from a 20-game suspension tonight to face the Oilers and star center Connor McDavid.
“This is like dropping into a 5000-level econ class in college,” Schmidt joked after the team’s morning skate at Rogers Place. “And I’m not talking about midterms. This is final exam time. Good luck.”
Schmidt will start the game paired with Shea Theodore as the Knights (8-11-1) open a three-game road trip. Opening faceoff is scheduled for 5 p.