BOSTON, MA – Based on Monday’s full-team practice, the Edmonton Oilers are expected to elevate winger Jeff Skinner to the third line with Zach Hyman and Adam Henrique on Tuesday night when they take on the Boston Bruins at TD Garden.
“He’s been playing really well and playing hard,” said Head Coach Kris Knoblauch following Tuesday morning’s optional skate.
“For any player, it’s important to have confidence, and he’s starting to find that. You can see that in his play. The night before, he set up Nurse’s goal, and the other night, he had a nice finish of his own. He’s been able to make more plays. Hyman’s obviously one of our top forwards playing on that line, and Rico is another guy who’s played a lot and is a good hockey…