Anders Nilsson will start in the crease Friday against the Ducks.

Nilsson will start in the crease Friday against the Ducks.

Analysis:

Nilsson's last action between the pipes came in a Feb. 7 game against the Islanders, when he allowed three goals on 10 shots. He'll finally get a chance to return in net Friday, looking to fend off a Ducks club that's among the hottest (six-game winning streak) in the league of late. It may be best to avoid using him at all costs, especially considering the Oilers may decide against using one of the team's better forwards in Teddy Purcell (on the trade block).