The Edmonton Oilers were without captain Connor McDavid when they hit the ice Monday in Tampa Bay. McDavid’s absence was likely due to him resting, Oilers TV’s Tony Brar posted on social media.

The Edmonton Oilers coaching staff has reunited a top-six group that hasn’t been seen since the early days of the season. Kris Knoblauch and co. have moved to bring back the top line of Connor McDavid,

Reading the tea leaves, there are signs that Kasperi Kapanen's time as an Oiler may be coming to an end. More to come below.