Oilers’ Walman out, Hallander in against Sharks

The Edmonton Oilers are making a change to their lineup. Defenceman Shakir Mukhamadullin will come in Saturday as fellow blue-liner Jake Walman deals with an injury. Head coach Mike Babcock told reporters he is looking for a “more assertive” game from Mukhamadullin, who will have an opportunity to show what he can bring to Edmonton’s defence against the San Jose Sharks on Rogers Saturday Night Hockey (Sportsnet, Sportsnet+, 4 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. MT). Up front, Filip Hallander will draw into the lineup, while Max Jones will come out. Hallander will make his debut after being acquired from the...