Sunday afternoon, the Edmonton Oilers released their Phase 3 training camp roster. Training camps begin on Monday for teams competing in the NHL's 24-team playoffs under the league's Return To Play program.
The Oilers released their training camp roster. The #Blackhawks will face them beginning Aug. 1 in the qualifying round of the NHL's 24-team playoff. https://t.co/QusBv8pQna
— Scott King (@ScottKingMedia) July 12, 2020
The Blackhawks, who were at No. 12 in the Western Conference at the time of the NHL pause on March 12 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will face the No. 5 Oilers starting Aug. 1 at Edmonton in a best-of-five qualifying round.
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Edmonton invited 33 players to attend their Return To Play camp.
Forwards Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl headline the team's roster. Mikko Koskinen and Mike Smith are among the five goalies listed.
Western Conference teams will head to Edmonton's ICE District hub to prepare for the postseason tournament on July 26.
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Oilers, Blackhawks' play-in round opponent, release training camp roster originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
