Oilers summon Puljujarvi from AHL

Jesse Puljujarvi will get another chance to prove he is NHL material as the Edmonton Oilers have recalled the forward from the AHL's Bakersfield Condors, the club announced Friday.

The promotion comes courtesy of a lower-body injury to forward Anton Slepyshev that has landed the 23-year-old on the injured reserve.

If Puljujarvi does indeed draw into the Oilers' lineup in their next game - Saturday against the New York Rangers - it will be his first appearance with the club since he suited up against the Boston Bruins on Jan. 5.

The 19-year-old has gotten off to a rough start since being drafted fourth overall in 2016, having managed just one goal and eight points in 28 NHL games. Puljujarvi earned the call-up after posting five points in 10 contests while averaging over three shots per game with the Condors this season.