Keith notched two assists in Friday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran blueliner hasn't found his way onto the scoresheet since Nov. 18, but Keith made his mark with helpers on goals in the second and third periods. His production in his first season with Edmonton has been a far cry from his heyday in Chicago, however, and the 38-year-old has only one goal and seven points through 22 games.

Per Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic, Keith participated in Tuesday's practice, indicating he's cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocols.

EDGE Analysis

Keith skated on the Oilers' top pairing Tuesday, putting him on track to play Wednesday versus St. Louis. The veteran defender has picked up five points through 20 contests this campaign.

Keith entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Keith will need to return two negative tests to clear the protocols. With his absence, the Oilers have just five healthy defensemen on the roster ahead of Saturday's game versus the Kraken.

Keith (upper body) is no longer on injured reserve, per the NHL's media site.

EDGE Analysis

This move likely indicates that Keith will be good to go Tuesday against the Maple Leafs. The 38-year-old blueliner has missed the last eight games and hasn't played since Nov. 23. He has five points while averaging 20 minutes of ice time through 18 games this season.

Keith (upper body) may be an option for Tuesday's matchup with the Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

If he plays, it would be Keith's first game since Nov. 23 versus the Stars. With just five points in 18 contests this year, the 38-year-old blueliner will be hard-pressed to get back over the 30-point threshold this year, making him a mid-range fantasy target at best.

Keith (upper body) is getting close to a return, but he won't play Saturday versus Carolina, Tom Gazzola of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Keith will miss an eighth straight contest Saturday, but he should be ready to return sooner rather than later. The 38-year-old vet has picked up five points while averaging 20:00 of ice time through 18 games this season.

Keith (upper body) is unlikely to play Thursday versus the Bruins, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Keith is expected to practice Wednesday, but he is likely to miss his seventh straight game Thursday. The 38-year-old will now target a return Saturday against the Hurricanes, though it's unclear if he'll be ready by then.

Keith (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Keith's placement on IR was presumably made retroactive to Wednesday, so the veteran blueliner should be eligible to return whenever he's deemed fit to play. Keith's picked up five points through 18 contests this campaign.

Keith (upper body) remains out Saturday versus the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Keith will miss second straight game with the injury, allowing Philip Broberg to stay in the lineup. The Oilers will want Keith back as quick as possible given the injuries they've suffered to the left side of their defense, as Darnell Nurse (finger) and Slater Koekkoek (lower body) are both out. The Oilers' next game is Wednesday versus the Penguins.

Keith (upper body) will be out of action versus the Coyotes on Wednesday, Mark Spector of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Keith may not be the same 50-60 point producer he was early in his career, but he has still managed to notch five points in 18 games this year which puts him on pace to top the 20-point threshold, barring an extended injury absence. With Darnell Nurse (finger) and Slater Koekkoek (lower body) also sidelined, the Oilers will find themselves reaching into the deeps of their AHL system to fill out the blue line Wednesday.