Justin Schultz (back) will not play Friday against Detroit, but will be activated prior to Saturday's contest.

Schultz (back) will not play Friday against Detroit, but will be activated prior to Saturday's contest, Derek Van Diest of the Edmonton Sun reports.

Analysis:

Schultz was believed to be a candidate for Friday's contest, but it appears his return will be pushed back to Saturday. His absence lasted a month, but he'll be welcomed back to the Oilers' blue line. Griffin Reinhart (who was scratched Friday) appears to be a potential candidate to be reassigned to the AHL upon Schultz's return.