What caught everyone's attention, though, is the absence of Corey Perry from the lineup. It seems as if he is strategically dodging the Chicago Blackhawks for his Oilers debut, which is now expected to happen on Saturday against Nashville.
Oilers' GM Ken Holland spilled the beans on this game plan, leaving fans eager to see Perry hit the ice in the next matchup.
"Ken Holland announced yesterday that his first game will likely be Saturday vs. NSH."