Oilers make surprising lineup move moments before facing the Red Wings Sunday
The Edmonton Oilers made a surprising lineup move only moments before the game against the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday afternoon.
Shortly before the game, the Oilers announced an official lineup change that surprised fans.
Edmonton Oilers Organization Announces Lineup Change Before Facing the Red Wings
The Edmonton Oilers lost their last two straight games against the New Jersey Devils and the New York Islanders. The team will look to bounce back against the Red Wings, who have won their last four straight games.
Check out the full lineup here:
Draisaitl-McDavid-Mangiapane
Podkolzin-RNH-Roslovic
Frederic-Philp-Kapanen
Howard-Henrique-Savoie
Ekholm-Bouchard
Nurse-Stecher
Kulak-Emberson
Walman
Skinner
Philp returned to the lineup for the first time since he scored his first NHL goal last week in a 3-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks.
As for Howard, he's making his first trip back to Detroit since winning the Hobey Baker Award with Michigan State in the NCAA. He sat out yesterday's game against the New Jersey Devils.
Here's the official lineup:
Finnie-Larkin-Raymond
DeBrincat-Kasper-MBN
JVR-Copp-Rasmussen
Appleton-Compher-Berggren
Chiarot-Seider
Edvinsson-ASP
Johansson-JBD
Gibson starting
The two teams are poised to offer a great show on the ice this afternoon. Make sure to stay tuned for all the latest updates regarding the game.
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