Oilers forward Jordan Eberle out 4-6 weeks with a shoulder injury

EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers announced Wednesday that forward Jordan Eberle will miss four to six weeks with a shoulder injury.

Eberle left Tuesday night’s game against Arizona in the first period following a collision against the wall behind the Coyotes net. He did not return.

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Eberle, 25, was the Oilers’ top scorer last season with 63 points (24 goals, 39 assists) in 81 games.

The Oilers begin their season Oct. 8 in St. Louis.