Carolina at Edmonton

Carolina is winless but hasn't played that badly, losing in overtime twice, the latter to Vancouver despite having a three-goal lead. The defense gets a boost as 28-year-old Jakub Nakladal makes his debut after signing a one-year contract last week. Edmonton is home after a 6-2 loss to Buffalo on Sunday. Goalie Jonas Gustavsson got banged up with a head injury so they are scrambling for a backup. The Oilers are 17-36 following a loss of three or more goals, plus on a 5-12 run at home. Edmonton has already allowed 13 goals (two short-handed) in three contests. With the Oilers 30-74 after allowing five goals or more in their previous game, grab the dog and play Carolina.