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Nikitin was recalled from AHL Bakersfield by the Oilers on Thursday.
Nikitin was likely called up to give Edmonton some defensive depth while Andrew Ference recovers from injury. He totaled nine points in 14 contests with Bakersfield this season. The 29-year-old Russian played in 42 games with the Oilers last season, tallying 10 points.
