After well over a year away from the NHL, defenseman John Klingberg is closing in on his return to the NHL as a member of the Edmonton Oilers. Klingberg signed

The Edmonton Oilers are climbing up the NHL standings, and it seems the Washington Capitals may have a new challenger for the top organization in the league. Let's take a look at just how far the Oilers moved up in the latest power rankings.

Hey look at that, another three-game winning streak. On Monday evening, the Edmonton Oilers hosted the Seattle Kraken, defeating the newest Pacific Division team 4-2 to regain the top spot in the Pacific Division.

Defenceman John Klingberg is expected to make his Edmonton Oilers debut Saturday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs unless something changes, according to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger.

Klingberg had been attempting to resurrect his NHL career after spending more than a year working his way back from injury.

Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin and his wife, Kate, announced the birth of their daughter in an Instagram post Wednesday.

The Oilers are still looking for depth after signing John Klingberg, which makes Ducks defender Brian Dumoulin a trade fit.

Newly signed Edmonton Oilers defenseman John Klingberg is eager to prove he can return to the elite level of play he showcased when he was a member of the Dallas Stars.

Klingberg will either be a brilliant addition for the Oilers or a quick audition that will be forgotten by fall.

Forward Raphael Lavoie will make his season and Vegas Golden Knights debut tonight against the Dallas Stars. Raphael Lavoie appears to have been called up from Henderson. He’s on the ice for morning skate.

LAS VEGAS -- Wyatt Johnston completed a natural hat trick 20 seconds into overtime, and the Dallas Stars rallied for a 4-3 victory against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday.

The Edmonton Oilers have made another addition to their blueline. It was announced on Friday that veteran defenceman John Klingberg signed a deal with the team.