Breaking: the worst is confirmed for the Oilers!

Though he had been ruled “questionable” for Thursday night’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Edmonton Oilers have instead placed Cam Talbot on injured reserve today with an upper-body injury.

The Canadian club has called up netminder Nick Ellis to dress in the game.

The #Oilers have recalled goaltender Nick Ellis from the Bakersfield @Condors & placed goaltender Cam Talbot on Injured Reserve. pic.twitter.com/e1ijhx3oKI
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) November 30, 2017

Talbot out at least 2 wks upper body inj. Not concussion. Tweaked something in Detroit and it came back after Ariz game
— Jim Matheson (@NHLbyMatty) November 30, 2017

Talbot suffered what was supposed to be a minor injury in Tuesday’s game, but will now miss at least two as he must stay on IR for seven days from the injury.

The Oilers have struggling, posting a 10-13-2 record this season.

Breaking: the worst is confirmed for the Oilers!

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