Pouliot (lower body) will return to action Saturday against the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Pouliot has missed the Oilers' last eight games with a lower-body ailment, but returned to practice Thursday, and is ready to return to Edmonton's lineup for Saturday's matchup with Colorado. The former first-round pick has tallied 12 points (five goals, seven assists) in 24 games this season, and will return to a top-six role Saturday, skating alongside Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Jordan Eberle on the Oilers' second line.