Boyd Gordon (back) has been activated from injured reserve and will play Thursday against the Sharks, Jack Michaels of the Oilers Radio Network reports.

Gordon (back) has been activated from injured reserve and will play Thursday against the Sharks, Jack Michaels of the Oilers Radio Network reports.

Analysis:

As anticipated, Gordon made it through the Oilers' gameday skate without incident. He'll be plugged back in on the fourth line Thursday, centering Matt Hendricks and Steve Pinizzotto.