Kassian (upper body) was activated from injured reserve, indicating that he'll play in Wednesday's game against the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Kassian will offer physicality to the Oilers' lineup as they prepare for another installment of the Battle of Alberta. The 30-year-old hasn't played since Feb 8. He recorded three points and 29 hits through 13 games before this injury.

If Kassian (upper body) is cleared by Edmonton's training staff, he could return to the lineup for Wednesday's game against Calgary, Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kassian's status against the Flames will likely boil down to a game-time decision. He picked up three points in 13 games before missing extended time with an upper-body injury.

Kassian (upper body) won't play Friday against Ottawa, Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kassian has been skating with his teammates since Tuesday, so he's clearly making progress in his recovery, but the Oilers have yet to establish a definite timetable for his return. The big-bodied winger will need to be activated off injured reserve before rejoining the lineup, so look for that announcement to precede his return to game action.

Kassian (upper body) skated with the Oilers on Tuesday but won't be ready for Wednesday's game versus the Senators, Jack Michaels of the Oilers Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kassian is closing in on a return after missing the last 13 games. The 30-year-old posted just three points through the first 13 games this year while averaging 12:26 of ice time. His next chance to take the ice is Friday's rematch against the Senators. The Oilers have been blending their lines lately, so it's tough to project where Kassian will slot in.

The Oilers placed Kassian (upper body) on injured reserve Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Kassian is considered week-to-week with an upper-body injury, so this move was expected. Alex Chiasson is expected to get the first crack at taking Kassian's spot in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Senators.

Kassian (upper body) is considered week-to-week.

EDGE Analysis

Kassian is still undergoing further evaluation, but at this point it appears as though the big-bodied winger is likely facing an extended absence. Alex Chiasson is expected to get the first crack at replacing Kassian, who's picked up three points in 13 games this campaign, in the Oilers' lineup.

Kassian (upper body) left Monday's game against Ottawa and will not return.

EDGE Analysis

Kassian skated just 33 seconds in Monday's game before leaving after a fight with Senators blueliner Erik Gudbranson. The two teams will meet again Tuesday and it's unclear if Kassian will be able to dress.

Kassian scored a goal on four shots in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Kassian struck at 11:12 of the third period to tie the game 3-3, but Auston Matthews untied it 2:25 later. The tally gives Kassian three points in eight contests. He's added 11 shots on goal, a minus-2 rating and 18 hits, although he failed to record a hit for the first time this year Thursday. More renowned for his physicality, Kassian doesn't have much appeal as a scorer in fantasy.

Kassian posted an assist and a team-high five hits in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Kassian was bumped down the third line, but he showed a little chemistry with Kyle Turris on the Oilers' second goal. Jesse Puljujarvi took Kassian's old spot on Connor McDavid's line. It's going to be tough to trust Kassian from a scoring standpoint when he's in the bottom six. The rowdy winger has two helpers, 17 hits and five shots on goal through six appearances.

Kassian (personal) posted two hits in 14:05 during Monday's 3-1 loss to the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Kassian did alright, but the Oilers' offense as a whole has struggled with just 10 goals through four games. If head coach Dave Tippett starts shuffling the lines, there's a chance Kassian could be separated from Connor McDavid -- that would tank Kassian's already limited fantasy value. The rough winger has one assist, nine hits and two PIM in three appearances this year.