How Oilers lineup should change vs. Vegas Golden Knights with Roslovic returning
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The Oilers are getting a major boost to their lineup for tonight's game against Vegas with the return of Jack Roslovic, which may restructure their whole lineup.
Roslovic has been the Oilers' 3rd best offensive forward this season prior to being knocked out with injury. He showed incredible skill and awareness to complement the talents of McDavid and Draisaitl, so he should return to his spot there - and it'll shake up the rest of the lines.
Jack Roslovic's return should be chance to shake up Oilers' bottom six
With today being a back-to-back matchup, the Oilers haven't taken a morning skate to confirm their lines vs Vegas. However, fans and analysts have had some time to think about what might change.
Roslovic should stay in the top six, but the question then goes to which player should come out of the top two lines.
Although the top line has been fantastic, sending Nugent-Hopkins to play 3rd line center could be the solution to the Oilers woes in the bottom six. It's an strategy the Oilers have tried already this season, and now are healthy enough to run nearly in full. With their current players, this looks like their best lineup.
Roslovic - McDavid - Hyman
Podkolzin - Draisaitl - Savoie
Mangiapane - Nuge - Janmark
Jones - Henrique - Frederic
Ekholm - Bouchard
Nurse - Stastney
Stillman - Emberson
Podkolzin - Draisaitl - Savoie
Mangiapane - Nuge - Janmark
Jones - Henrique - Frederic
Ekholm - Bouchard
Nurse - Stastney
Stillman - Emberson
Now finally back at home after another long road trip, an Oilers win tonight against their Pacific Division rivals would bring them back to a tie with 42 points each.
These 4-point games are crucial at any point of the season, but especially now with the standings so tight.
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DECEMBRE 21 | 582 ANSWERS How Oilers lineup should change vs. Vegas Golden Knights with Roslovic returning Do you think Nugent-Hopkins needs to play 3C to help the bottom six? | ||
| Yes | 284 | 48.8 % |
| No | 219 | 37.6 % |
| Someone else should be moved to L3 | 79 | 13.6 % |
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