Oilers’ Kailer Yamamoto returning from ankle injury against Predators

Edmonton Oilers right wing Kailer Yamamoto (56) skates with the puck as Florida Panthers defenseman Mike Matheson (19) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Sunrise, Fla. (Lynne Sladky/AP)

The Edmonton Oilers will get a boost to their offence Monday night as forward Kailer Yamamoto returns to the lineup after recovering from an ankle injury.

Yamamoto was hurt last week and listed as week-to-week, although will only miss three games ahead of Monday’s game against the Nashville Predators.

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The 21-year-old has been a big boost to the Oilers since being recalled at the end of December with 21 points in 21 games.

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