This in from Sportsnet broadcaster Jack Michaels, Edmonton’s lines at the. morning skate for tonight’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks, with checking forward Noah Philp evidently in and top unit power play specialist David Tomasek out for the Oilers:

My take

1. So far this year David Tomasek has displayed skill and grit as the net front specialist on Edmonton’s top power play, which is the third best in the entire NHL at 30.3 per cent. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Leon Draisaitl lead the way with seven power play points each, Connor McDavid six, Evan Bouchard three and Tomasek just two. But Tomasek has done well screening and winning battles.

2. Overall, Edmonton has created 43 Grade A shots on the power play, with 10 goals to show for it. Tomasek has made major contributions to 14 of

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