The Edmonton Oilers appear to be putting their biggest stars together on one line for an elimination game.
Connor McDavid was at centre with Leon Draisaitl and Kailer Yamamoto on the wings at morning skate ahead of Game 6 against the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins took Draisaitl's spot at centre on the second line with Evander Kane and Zach Hyman.
Brett Kulak takes Darnell Nurse's spot on the top defence pair with the Oilers' No. 1 blue-liner suspended for Game 6 for a head-butt on Phillip Danault in Game 5. Kris Russell is expected to draw into the lineup and play on the third defence pair.
The favoured Oilers trail 3-2 after losing Game 5 in overtime at home.
Watch Game 6 on Sportsnet or Sportsnet NOW on Thursday at 10 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. MT.
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