Oilers coach confirms new lineup with major change for McDavid and Draisaitl lines

Coach Knoblauch did make the well deserved move to promote Matthew Savoie to the first line last game, and then proceeded to make multiple adjustments during the game - which are going to be staying around.

Ike Howard was moved up into the top six as the Oilers split up McDavid and Draisaitl to end the game against the Habs. Speaking to the media afterward, Coach Knoblauch confirmed these combinations will stay.

All around, these seem like some of the best combinations Knoblauch has put together so far this season.

Ike Howard has been improving by the game, and is now getting some dangerous scoring chances more often alongside other skill players. Andrew Mangiapane has also been excellent, and deserving of the move up.

Matthew Savoie sticking on the second line with the reliable pairing of Draisaitl and Podkolzin is also another well-rounded trio. Most importantly, these combinations will actually get the rookies into big roles.

It's also notable to see Trent Frederic denoted to playing the 4th line right wing alongside Noah Philp and David Tomasek.

The latter two even in the lineup is a positive sign, but Frederic being dropped down is disappointing to see early into a long term contract. He's not lived up to his reputation of being a physical presence, and has struggled to generate any offence yet this year.

We'll see how long these lines stick with Coach Knoblauch, but these should be popular combos that fans will be excited for tomorrow night.