EDMONTON, AB - The return of Zack Kassian and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to the Oilers lineup looks to be imminent.
By the two players' admissions after Saturday's morning practice at Rogers Place, barring setback and the final approval, they expect to get the green light to return to the lineup for a clash with the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday.
"It's only been three games, but it seems way longer than that," Kassian, who's been omitted from the lineup for three games since November 1 with a back injury, said. "It's not fun to be out. So I'm excited to be back and hopefully I can give the team a boost."
Kassian was reunited on the top line with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl at Saturday's skate - a regular sight for the Oilers since Main Camp and the start of their '19-20 campaign.
"With Kassian coming in, that allows us to put that line back together," Head Coach Dave Tippett said. "So Kass' presence is a big presence for those guys."
BLOG: Kassian, Nugent-Hopkins returns come as big boost
Barring any setbacks, forwards Zack Kassian and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins are expected to get the green light to return to the lineup to face the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday
