The Edmonton Oilers hope to break out of a nasty slump Tuesday night when they visit the Nashville Predators.
The Oilers have won only once in their last seven games. They’ve scored just three goals in five outings.
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The team had a day off on Monday which head coach Todd McLellan hopes will provide some energy.
“One, just the physical fatigue. We need the opportunity to rest our bodies a little bit,” McLellan said. “But also, the mental part, to get away from the rink, get away from the media and the questions, and get some therapy that way.
“Obviously, no one is happy with the way it’s going.”
Drake Caggiula will return to the lineup after being scratched Sunday in Chicago.
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The Oilers expected lineup is:
Maroon – McDavid – Draisaitl
Lucic – Nugent-Hopkins – Puljujarvi
Khaira – Strome – Cammalleri
Caggiula – Letestu – Kassian
Nurse – Russell
Klefbom – Benning
Sekera – Larsson
Talbot
The Oilers are 0-8-2 in their last 10 games against the Predators.
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