Edmonton Oilers reveal injury return timelines for 2 key players

Jake Walman is certainly being missed on the top-4 defense-roster, and will be the first to come off the IR, according to coach Knoblauch.

He is working his way back following a blocked shot against the Tampa Bay Lightning last weekend. Though he was walking with a protective boot, he did participate in practice last Thursday. He could be back as early as the game against the Sabres, or the Red Wings next week.

Jack Roslovic's offense has certainly been missed, and will continue to be, at least until after Christmas.

Before he was injured, he'd been one the Oilers better forwards, scoring 10 goals and 18 points in 23 games, 17 points of which were scored in his last 16 contests.

At a cap hit of $1.5M, Jack has one of the best value-contracts in the league. Having him back will give the Oilers a huge boost.

Finally, Kasperi Kapanen will also likely return to the lineup after the Christmas break.

After being on long-term injured reserve earlier in the season for over a month, he d his way into the lineup, but only managed to dress for 6 games.

Kasperi suffered a setback during a practice on November 27, 2025. During a drill, he got tangled up and appeared to hurt himself again.

Having all of these players back in the lineup will give the Oilers the opportunity to begin the new year on a high note.

The team looks to be turning a corner recently, after having won 2 of its last 3 games.