The big five-game road trip starts tonight in Edmonton, where the Oilers are feeling good again despite a 7-7-1 record, and the Islanders (6-6-3) look to build on a recent uptick in play.

All major injuries remain, although there is at least a positive sign of Alex Romanov’s progress as he returns to training. It is 20-year-old Isaiah George’s first real road trip with the team. I trust they will treat him well.

When they return, they’ll have three home games before Thanksgiving before capping off a busy, busy month with a back-to-back.

Leave First Islanders goals here.

Islanders news

• Good news: Still in a non-contact jersey and not ready to play tonight, but Alex Romanov was back training in Edmonton. (Islands)
• The Isles are taking it easy with Romanov after several heavy hits. (Newsday | Post)
• Preview tonight: The Oilers come from Vancouver, and Connor McDavid is back healthy and putting up points. (Islands)
• Hard to believe, but a win tonight could put the Isles in a wild card spot. (THN)
• Is Anders Lee on the mend, and is this due to working with Adam Oates this summer? (After)
• Arthur Staple did part 2 of his mailbag, about the blown leads, what he would do as GM, and how Max Tsyplakov has turned out so far. (Athletic)
• Prospect Report: Cameron Berg returns from injury and puts up a pair of points for North Dakota. (Islands)

Elsewhere

Last night’s scores included wins for the Flyers and Hurricanes, while the Penguins were demolished 7-1 by the Stars.

• Could the Jets hold onto the top spot all season? (Sportnet)
• They seem to not only be winning, but improving with every game. (Sportnet)
• The Flames lose Anthony Mantha (knee) for the remainder of the season. (TSN)
• In a surprise to no one, Gary Bettman says the NHL could play more games abroad. (Sportnet)

• New York Islanders legend and former Bruin and Senator Zdeno Chara is one of the leading new candidates for the Hall of Fame next year. (NHL)