Forward Klinkhammer to return to Oilers lineup

Saturday, 01.02.2016 / 1:54 PM | Derek Van Diest  - NHL.com Correspondent

EDMONTON -- Forward Rob Klinkhammer is expected to return to the lineup for the Edmonton Oilers against the Arizona Coyotes at Rexall Place on Saturday (4 p.m. ET; SNW).

Klinkhammer sustained an ankle injury Oct. 27 in a 4-3 loss at the Minnesota Wild and missed 21 games. He returned to the lineup Dec. 15 at the New York Rangers and re-injured his ankle late in a 4-2 loss.

Klinkhammer has one goal in eight games.

The Oilers (15-21-3) are on a four-game losing streak and have lost seven of their past eight games (1-6-1).

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