Edmonton Oilers News

The Oilers will hand Pickard the start in the tail-end of their back-to-back when they travel to Tampa Bay on Thursday. Pickard turned in another poor performance in his last start, allowing five goals on 25 shots in a 5-4 loss in Columbus last Thursday. The 33-year-old netminder owns a 2-3-1 record and an ugly .830 SV% on the season. Pickard and the Oilers enter action on Thursday at +145 on the money line.

The Oilers will likely go with an 11-7 formation on Wednesday against the Washington Capitals, with Emberson drawing in on the blueline. The 25-year-old Emberson has three points (1G / 2A) and is averaging 15:44 time-on-ice in 16 games this season.

The Oilers scored only once in a 5-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Monday, and hope to spark some offence with David Tomasek replacing an injured Noah Philp (undisclosed) in the lineup on Wednesday against the Washington Capitals. The 29-year-old Tomasek was a high-pedigree scorer with Farjestads BK Karlstad (SweHL) last season, but has only three points (1G / 2A) in his first 14 NHL games.

The Oilers scored only once in a 5-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Monday, and hope to spark some offence with David Tomasek replacing an injured Noah Philp in the lineup on Wednesday against the Washington Capitals. The 27-year-old Philp has three points (2G / 1A) and a -7 plus/minus in 15 games this season.

Lazar had a disappointing game for the Oilers in their 5-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Monday, recording a -2 plus/minus in 9:03 time-on-ice. The 30-year-old Lazar has one goal and a -3 plus/minus through nine games this season.

Skinner and the Oilers struggled in a disappointing loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Monday, allowing four goals on 27 shots (.852 SV%) in the 5-1 defeat. That said, Skinner has been more consistent than Calvin Pickard this season and will return to the crease on Wednesday against the Washington Capitals. The 27-year-old Skinner boasts a 2.86 GAA and .889 SV% in 15 games this season (7-5-3). The Oilers enter Wednesday's contest as +107 road underdogs against a Capitals team that has scored two or fewer goals in their last two games (1-0-1).

The Oilers' up-and-down season continues, but they have found a glimpse of consistency lately from Skinner, who will return to the crease on Monday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 27-year-old Skinner has won three straight games, saving 71 of 79 shots (.899 SV%) in the process. He has a 2.77 GAA and .891 SV% in 14 games this season (7-4-3). The Oilers enter Monday's action as -155 road favorites against a Sabres team at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with a 6-8-4 record.

The Oilers faithful had high expectations for Howard entering his first NHL season, but has had trouble adjusting from the collegiate level. The 21-year-old has three points (2G / 1A) in 17 games this season and will hope to rediscover his scoring touch in the AHL with the Bakersfield Condors (AHL).

Hyman missed the second half of last year's playoffs after enduring an upper-body injury and has yet to play in the 2025-26 season. Hyman is just one season removed from a 54-goal campaign in 2023-24 and will hope to get off to a hot start when he is able to return.

Isaac Howard will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, allowing Tomasek to return from a two-game absence. The 29-year-old Tomasek is in his first NHL season and has scored three points (1G / 2A) in 13 games.

Ty Emberson will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, allowing Regula re-enter the lineup for only the fifth time this season. The 25-year-old Regular is averaging 14:42 time-on-ice and has zero points.

David Tomasek will return to the Oilers' lineup on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, sending Howard to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 21-year-old Howard has played 17 of 18 games for the Oilers in his rookie season and has scored three points (2G / 1A) while averaging 9:30 time-on-ice.

Alec Regula will draw back into Edmonton's lineup on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, sending Emberson to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old Emberson is averaging 15:44 time-on-ice, recording 27 blocks, 23 hits, and three points (1G / 2A) in 16 games this season.

Hyman missed the second half of last year's playoffs after enduring an upper-body injury and has yet to play in the 2025-26 season. At the beginning of training camp, Head Coach Kris Knoblach stated he is hopeful the 32-year-old can return in early November, a timeline that seems to be holding true, as Head Coach Knoblach stated he may return to the lineup as early as Thursday. Hyman is just one season removed from a 54-goal campaign in 2023-24 and will hope to get off to a hot start when he is able to return.

On the tail end of a back-to-back, the Oilers will turn to Pickard on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Pickard allowed five goals on 21 shots (.762 SV%) in his most recent outing, entering a 9-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche in relief. The 33-year-old Pickard has an ugly 4.00 GAA and .836 SV% in six appearances this season (2-2-1). Stuart Skinner was between the pipes earlier this week when the Oilers defeated the Blue Jackets 5-4 in overtime.

The Oilers had a 5-4 come-from-behind overtime victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, snapping a three-game losing skid (0-3-0), and will roll with Skinner on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. Skinner has struggled immensely lately, posting a 3.30 GAA and .863 SV% in his last six games, but has salvaged a serviceable 3-1-2 record. The 27-year-old goalie has a 2.91 GAA and .883 SV% in 12 games this season (5-4-3). The Oilers enter the action on Wednesday as -131 road favorites against a Flyers team that has earned points in three straight games (2-0-1).