Oilers' Pitlick out for season with torn ACL

The Edmonton Oilers will be without forward Tyler Pitlick for the remainder of the season with a torn ACL in his left knee, the team announced Friday.

Pitlick suffered the injury in Monday's overtime win against the St. Louis Blues.

The oft-injured winger was beginning to prove himself to be a valuable part of the future in Edmonton, but will now have to overcome another setback to truly make his mark.

Pitlick suffered a lacerated spleen two years ago, and other injuries contributed to him dressing in just 37 games - all in the minor leagues - last season.

This season he scored eight goals and amassed 11 points, seeing some time on Connor McDavid's wing, before suffering the injury.