Oilers activate forward James Neal off injured reserve

Edmonton Oilers winger James Neal (Jeff Roberson/AP)

The Edmonton Oilers activated veteran forward James Neal off injured reserve on Friday ahead of the team's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Neal is expected to make his season debut versus the Leafs.

The 33-year-old started the new NHL season on the COVID-19 list, but was activated off that list on Jan. 15.

The Whitby, Ont., native had 19 goals and 31 points in 55 games for the Oilers last season, 12 of those goals coming on the power play.

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