The Oilers did get some good news on Saturday as Anton Slepyshev skated on a line with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Pat Maroon and looked ready to go tomorrow.
"During practice (Slepyshev) looked quite healthy and had some jump in his stride," said McLellan, adding that the timing works well consider Jujhar Khaira is potentially out with a lower body injury.
"We'll see how he is tomorrow but he's very doubtful," McLellan said about Khaira, who didn't skate.
Slepyshev said that he was happy to be getting back on the ice after missing seven games.
"I feel good. I skated 10 days and that's helped my groin. Now I feel good and I'm ready to come back."
BLOG: Slepyshev, Klefbom likely to return
Coach McLellan gave an update on the status of Anton Slepyshev, Oscar Klefbom, Jujhar Khaira and Cam Talbot
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