Oilers' Adam Larsson: Will sit out again Friday

Larsson (lower body) will miss Friday's road contest versus the Capitals, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

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This will be the second consecutive absence for the two-way defenseman, who added that he hopes to return for Sunday's game when the Oilers visit Nashville to take on the Predators. Subjected to a curious offseason trade that saw stud forward Taylor Hall wind up in New Jersey, Larsson is on pace to approach the 20-point mark having already matched his shots output of 65 from last season in 23 fewer games.