Sheahan to make debut for Oilers on Tuesday in return from concussion

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With the puck in the net, Pittsburgh Penguins' Riley Sheahan, skates away from Philadelphia Flyers goalie Michal Neuvirth after scoring a goal. (Tom Mihalek/AP)

The Edmonton Oilers have activated centre Riley Sheahan from injured reserve and he’s expected to make his debut for the team against the New York Islanders on Tuesday.

In a corresponding move, the Oilers retroactively placed forward Josh Archibald on the IR.

Sheahan, 27, was sidelined with a concussion.

The defensive forward was signed by the Oilers to a one-year deal worth $900,000 last month.

In 82 games split between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Florida Panthers in 2018-19, Sheahan scored nine goals and added 10 assists.

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