Tyler Pitlick continues to make a push for a roster spot.
The sixth-year player has fought through injuries in his career, but a healthy and productive off-season, along with his consistent camp has him firmly in the mix.
On Thursday night, Pitlick took one step closer to a spot with a goal in Edmonton's 5-2 pre-season win over Winnipeg. He also had two shots on goal, two hits, two blocked shots and played 4:01 on the penalty kill. The latter is a role he'll have to embrace if he makes the team. There's a need for energetic penalty killers with heart-and-soul guy Matt Hendricks dealing with an injury.
"I thought Tyler played straight lines, he was physical again tonight and, obviously, the goal is a feather in his cap," said Head Coach Todd McLellan. "The penalty kill part of it, I think he'll get more accustomed to the way we want to do it and be able to read off a common penalty kill partner, which he doesn't have right now. He's just been getting better and better and he's doing everything he can to make the team."
Another strong night for Pitlick
