The Oilers end their three-game homestand with a date against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
You can watch the game on Sportsnet West or listen via 630 CHED and the Oilers Radio Network.
Read the Preview then check back following Tuesday's media availability for the Morning Skate Report.

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PRE-GAME REPORT

EDMONTON, AB - It's pretty straightforward.
The Columbus Blue Jackets need points to preserve their spot in the Metropolitan Division playoff race, while the Oilers want to continue putting forth strong efforts until the season concludes - simultaneously rallying behind their captain Connor McDavid, whose quest to win the Art Ross Trophy for the second year in a row remains a reality.
Not only that, but McDavid's name has also been considered for the Hart Trophy, as the 21-year-old's contributions on a nightly basis directly relate to the club's success.
As highlighted by

, in the 2017-18 campaign, when McDavid has registered a single point, the squad is 12-12-1. When he picks up two or more in a game, the Oilers are 19-7-3.
On nights without a tick on the scoresheet, the Oilers record falls to 3-17-2, showing just how impactful McDavid is.
Head Coach Todd McLellan argued McDavid's case for the Hart.
"Mario Lemieux," the coach stated confidently. "A top end, elite icon in the League has done it before when a team hasn't made the playoffs."
McLellan was referencing the 1987-88 season when Lemieux received the award despite his Pittsburgh Penguins not making the playoffs. The forward tallied 70 goals and 168 points in 77 games. New Jersey edged New York and Pittsburgh that campaign by a single point.
"There's precedent for that type of player and for what Mario did for his team that year," continued McLellan.
"Case made."
LETESTU'S RETURN
Former Oiler Mark Letestu makes his return back to Edmonton for the first time since he was dealt to the Blue Jackets prior to the 2018 NHL Trade Deadline.
"I texted him last night for dinner but he blew me off," laughed Zack Kassian, who's making his return to the lineup after being sidelined with an injury. "He had family stuff to do at his house here. I'm obviously happy for him, he's playing well and got put into a great situation."
Letestu was a presence in the Oilers Dressing Room. McLellan confirmed as much during his media avail.
"He meant a lot to the Oilers," he said. "He's an Alberta kid that was passionate about being here and being part of the community and Oiler family."
Letestu had a career-year in the 2016-17 season, scoring 16 goals and 35 points. The support centre provided stability down the middle.
"He gave us everything he had in his time here," continued McLellan. "You can't quantify his impact on the team just by the stat sheet when you open it up and look at it."
LINEUP NOTES
As aforementioned, Kassian will slot back into the lineup after missing the last five games. He's expected to replace Iiro Pakarinen on the fourth line.
Lines at morning skate appeared to be:
RNH - McDavid - Rattie
Caggiula - Draisaitl - Aberg
Lucic - Strome - Puljujarvi
Slepyshev - Khaira - Kassian
Nurse - Larsson
Russell - Bear
Sekera - Benning
Cam Talbot is expected to get the nod in goal.
-- Paul Gazzola, EdmontonOilers.com

PREVIEW

OILERS (34-36-6) vs. BLUE JACKETS (42-29-5)
TV: 7:00 p.m. MDT; Televised on Sportsnet West
Head-to-Head:
Tonight's game is the second and final meeting between the Blue Jackets and Oilers this season. Edmonton ran roughshod over Columbus on Dec. 12, in Ohio, handing the club a 7-2 defeat. Connor McDavid scored a goal and three assists in the win, while Matt Benning, Mark Letestu and Jesse Puljujarvi each had a goal and assist.
Oilers team scope:
The Oilers have improved down the final stretch of the season. The club has recorded at least a point in each of their last four games and is 6-2-2 in their last 10.
Edmonton sits 23rd in League standings with 74 points. They have six games remaining, three at home and three on the road.
Blue Jackets team scope:
The Blue Jackets idle on the inside of the Metropolitan Division playoff race, thanks to an incredible 10-game win streak they mustered throughout the month of March. Eight of the 10 wins from March 4-22 was decided in regulation, while only two needed overtime.
The streak was snapped Saturday after a 2-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues. Columbus suffered a major blow in the game, losing captain Nick Foligno for two-to-four weeks with a lower-body injury.
The Blue Jackets sit third in the Metropolitan Division with 89 points.
By the Numbers:
McDavid has taken command of the NHL scoring lead with 39 goals and 99 points, leading Nikita Kucherov by three as well as Evgeni Malkin and Nathan MacKinnon by seven.
In 27 matches since the NHL All-Star break, the centreman has 24 goals, 21 assists and 45 points. McDavid's cashed in the 24 tallies by way of 105 shots, giving him an efficient 22.9 shooting percentage. In five games against Columbus, the forward has three goals and nine points.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has three goals, 13 assists and 16 points all-time versus the Blue Jackets.
Columbus averages 33.9 shots per game, good for fifth-best in the League. Like the Oilers, the Blue Jackets have special teams woes.
The squad has the 30th-ranked power play (15.3 percent). Edmonton ranks 31st (14.5 percent).
Columbus' penalty kill sits 25th in the League with a 77.7 percent rating.
Injury Report:
OILERS - Michael Cammalleri (undisclosed) is day-to-day; Zack Kassian (undisclosed) is day-to-day; Oscar Klefbom (shoulder) is out.
BLUE JACKETS - Lukas Sedlak (head) is day-to-day; Nick Foligno (lower-body) is day-to-day.
-- Paul Gazzola, EdmontonOilers.com