There's plenty of evidence that proves the Oilers coaches have pulled the right strings to get the most from the defence.

Connor McDavid and Corey Perry scored in the second period and the Oilers rallied to beat the Kraken 4-2 on Monday in Edmonton.

Right-shot defenceman Alec Regula was claimed off waivers six ... but he’s yet to play a single minute for the Edmonton Oilers. He’s closer to starting in Bakersfield than here, but anywhere ...

EDMONTON, AB – The return ... maybe that's the time he plays." Alec Regula skated for the first time with the team since being claimed by the Oilers off waivers from the Boston Bruins on Dec ...

While the two newest Oilers defenders should take little time to get going, fans shouldn't expect a change overnight. Before they took on the Washington Capitals last night, Tom Gazzola reported that John Klingberg and Alec Regula were practicing on the ice with assistant coach Mark Stuart.

In the pursuit of smaller, measured deals, these players could help the Oilers organization now and into the future.

Is there a team in the NHL making better use of $1 million than what the Edmonton Oilers are spending on Calvin Pickard? It’s hard to imagine that’s possible given that Edmonton’s backup goaltender is 9-1 in his last 10 games and already has more wins under his belt this year than half a dozen starters in this league.

In the latest version of The Knightly, we talk expectations, Pietrangelo backing out of 4 Nations Face-Off, and more!

In this week's edition of Monday Morning Headlines, we take a look at the active point streaks of Jack Eichel and Tomas Hertl, the newly named third line sparking a big win over the Florida Panthers and we check in on how former Vegas Golden Knights are doing around the NHL.

Today, the First and Second Quarter-Century Team for the Vegas Golden Knights, who entered the NHL for the 2017-18 season. Players are listed in alphabetical order.

Martinez won't miss any game action after sitting out Saturday's practice. He has accumulated two goals, four assists, 21 shots on net, 52 blocked shots and 13 hits in 21 appearances this season. Seth Jones (illness) will return to Sunday's lineup, and T.J. Brodie will be a healthy scratch.

WATCH: Stars vs. Golden Knights will air nationally on ESPN, but fans can also stream it on fuboTV (free trial). Who: Las Vegas Golden Knights vs. Dallas Stars