Pouliot (foot) tallied a goal in his return to action Friday against the Avalanche. Making his first appearance since Nov. 21 after recovering from a fractured foot, Pouliot immediately stepped into a top-six role and provided dividends right away. Though he was able to provide an impact in his first game back, Pouliot's outlook still remains rather dim for an Oilers squad that has largely failed to establish any sort of sustained continuity offensively this season.