Nail Yakupov (groin) returned to practice Thursday, according to the Oilers web site.
Yakupov (groin) returned to practice Thursday, reports the Oilers' official site.
Analysis:
The Oilers don't play again until Saturday, but a return to practice is a good sign that Yakupov will play. On the whole, Yakupov's performance has been disappointing this season, but he had been heating up prior to the injury, producing four goals and eight points in his last eight games.