Amidst all the excitement of the Edmonton Oilers' five-goal third period en route to their 8-4 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, an interesting move was made by Coach Kris Knoblauch. He decided to shake things up by demoting Corey Perry down the lineup. Now, this might seem surprising considering Perry's veteran presence, but it's all about finding the right chemistry, especially in the bottom six, where the Oilers need production. <h2>A Tactical Shift: Corey Perry's Adjusted Role</h2> The revamped second line featured Evander Kane, Leon Draisaitl, and Dylan Holloway. This trio brought a potent mix of speed, skill, and tenacity, creating plenty of scoring opportunities and setting the tone for the rest of the team. On the third line, we saw Warren Foegele, Ryan McLeod, and Perry. Despite being demoted, Perry's veteran presence was still valuable on this line, providing stability and experience alongside the youthful energy of Foegele and McLeod. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/dnbsports/status/1757617902373781757?s=46&t=yPo8xhaBTcZP7mkzEJs97A'> </a></blockquote></div> Slotting Perry onto the fourth line allowed the top lines to click differently. Sometimes, a change in dynamics can be just what a team needs to find their rhythm, and it paid off big time for the Oilers in that explosive third period. It's a testament to the depth and flexibility of the Oilers' roster that they can make these kinds of adjustments on the fly and still come out on top with a convincing victory.