Heiskanen is expected to miss extended time with a knee injury suffered Tuesday night against the Golden Knights.

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For the first time in well over a year, John Klingberg is suiting up in an NHL game. The former All-Star defenceman will make his Oilers debut playing alongside Darnell Nurse on the team’s second pairing when Edmonton hosts the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night.

After well over a year away from the NHL, defenseman John Klingberg is closing in on his return to the NHL as a member of the Edmonton Oilers. Klingberg signed

The Pacific Division is fun this season. A new leader in the Pacific Division has emerged, as the Edmonton Oilers have a 32-15-3 record with 67 points.

Klingberg will either be a brilliant addition for the Oilers or a quick audition that will be forgotten by fall.

TSN: Pierre LeBrun says the Edmonton Oilers are still looking to add to their blue line, even after the signing of defenseman John Klingberg. Don’t expect a big name, but one that would provide some depth.

The Capitals as a team lead the NHL with an impressive 31-10-5 record, having earned a point in 10 straight games (7-0-3). Washington will be seeking revenge against the Oilers for taking both games in the season series by a 12-2 goal margin. The two sides wrap up their season series on Feb. 23 in Washington.

The Sheet with Jeff Marek: Marek and Greg Wyshynski on the ‘Don’t Worry Be Happy’ episode last week on Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones and if it’s possible they could move him before the trade deadline. Would there be a fit with the Edmonton Oilers? How about the Dallas Stars?

For the first time in over a year, John Klingberg is set to skate on NHL ice. The defenceman will suit up for his Edmonton Oilers debut on Thursday at home against the Red Wings, head coach Kris Knoblauch said.

Forward Raphael Lavoie will make his season and Vegas Golden Knights debut tonight against the Dallas Stars. Raphael Lavoie appears to have been called up from Henderson. He’s on the ice for morning skate.

Brandon Saad, whose contract with the St. Louis Blues is set to be terminated Friday, could be a good fit for NHL teams looking to take the next step, including some former squads.