Edmonton Oilers defenceman Ty Emberson has quietly been one of the team's steadiest defensive players this season.

Brett Kulak skating with Ty Emberson is another familiar duo for Oilers fans. These two have been a rock-solid third-pairing for the team. But, as previously stated, Nurse and Stecher are often broken up during a game. When that happens, Kulak slides up to Nurse's pairing while Stecher plays with Emberson.

The Edmonton Oilers too to the ice for practice today with coach Knoblauch mixing up the lines for a different look and without Mattias Ekholm or Kasperi Kapanen present.

The Edmonton Oilers took to the ice for practice today with a much different look to their lineup, including three notable absences with Darnell Nurse, Stuart Skinner, and John Klingberg.

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The Edmonton Oilers have Connor McDavid back after a three-game suspension and, with that, came some pretty major line changes.

EDMONTON -- Connor McDavid scored in his return from a three-game suspension, and the Edmonton Oilers won 4-2 against the Seattle Kraken at Rogers Place on Monday.

There's plenty of evidence that proves the Oilers coaches have pulled the right strings to get the most from the defence.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored two goals to help the Edmonton Oilers beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-2. Edmonton improved to 21-6-1 in its last 28 games.

The Oilers have added defenseman John Klingberg after recovering from hip surgery and missing the first half of the season

The Oilers erase a multi-goal deficit for the third time in four games to clinch their fourth straight victory on Thursday night in a 4-3 comeback win over the Avalanche at Ball Arena

Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist, Viktor Arvidsson and Brett Kulak also scored and Stuart ... first period until the final minute. Edmonton Oilers center Jeff Skinner, center, struggles ...