Oilers Welcome Key D-Man Back at Practice

The Edmonton Oilers finally see a familiar face on the practice ice as their top-pairing defenseman returns ahead of schedule from what looked like a postseason-ending injury. Coach Kris Knoblauch holds his cards close, but the buzz in the room suggests this big Swede could bolster a blue line that's held strong without him through eight wins in ten. With the Western Conference tightening and Olympic whispers circling for his national team spot, his timing couldn't be better for Edmonton's push.