Edmonton Oilers News

Pickard will start Game 3 vs. Los Angeles on Friday.

With Stuart Skinner posting a horrendous 6.11 GAA and .810 SV% through the first two games of Edmonton's opening series, Calvin Pickard will start Game 3 vs. Los Angeles on Friday. The 33-year-old was a consistent source of wins when called upon throughout the regular season, posting a 22-10-1 record, 2.71 GAA and .900 SV%. He will host the Los Angeles Kings for Game 3 on Friday, who are looking to take a commanding 3-0 series lead after scoring 12 combined goals in the first two games of the series.

Calvin Pickard
Pickard is in the starter's net at Edmonton's morning skate ahead of Game 3.

With Stuart Skinner posting a horrendous 6.11 GAA and .810 SV% through the first two games of the series, Calvin Pickard has found himself in the starter's net ahead of Game 3 vs. Los Angeles on Friday. The 33-year-old was a consistent source of wins when called upon during the regular season, posting a 22-10-1 record, 2.71 GAA and .900 SV%. He will host the Los Angeles Kings for Game 3 on Friday, who are looking to take a commanding 3-0 series lead after scoring 12 goals combined in the first two games.

Calvin Pickard
Skinner will be a healthy scratch for Game 2 in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

With Evander Kane (abdominal surgery) returning to the lineup for Game 2 on Wednesday, Jeff Skinner will be a healthy scratch. The 32-year-old Skinner played his first career playoff game in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Kings, recording one assist and -2 plus/minus in 11:12 time-on-ice.

Jeff Skinner
Klingberg (undisclosed) will return in Los Angeles for Game 2 on Wednesday.

Klingberg has not played since March 27th and has only played 11 games this season, scoring four points (1G / 3A), but will return to the lineup for Game 2 on Wednesday. The 32-year-old Klingberg has only played 11 playoff games in the previous five seasons but has been a proven performer, scoring 39 points (8G / 31A) in 63 career contests. Josh Brown will exit Edmonton's lineup to accommodate Klingberg's return.

John Klingberg
Kane (abdominal surgery) will make his season debut in Los Angeles for Game 2 on Wednesday.

Kane has spent the entirety of the 2024-25 season recovering from abdominal surgery but will make his return to the lineup in Game 2 on Wednesday. The 33-year-old Kane has spent the previous three seasons with the Oilers, tallying 111 points (62G / 49A) in 161 games. Jeff Skinner will exit the lineup to accommodate Kane's return.

Evander Kane
Skinner will start Game 2 in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Skinner had a forgetful performance in Game 1, allowing the game-deciding goal late in the third period, one of the six he allowed on 30 shots (.800 SV%) in the 6-5 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. The 26-year-old Skinner will return to the crease for Game 2 on Wednesday. He saw limited action in the previous month, recovering from an injury, but played phenomenally in his final two regular season games (2-0-0), posting a 0.50 GAA, .972 SV%, and one shutout. The Oilers enter Game 2 as +112 road underdogs against the Kings.

Stuart Skinner
Kane (abdominal surgery) is a possibility to return for Game 2 vs. Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Kane has spent the entirety of the 2024-25 season recovering from abdominal surgery but could make his return to the lineup in Game 2 on Wednesday. The 33-year-old Kane has spent the previous three seasons with the Oilers, tallying 111 points (62G / 49A) in 161 games.

Evander Kane
Klingberg (undisclosed) is looking likely to return for Game 2 on Wednesday vs. Los Angeles.

Klingberg has not played since March 27th and has only played 11 games this season, scoring four points (1G / 3A), but could return to the lineup for Game 2 on Wednesday. The 32-year-old Klingberg has only played 11 playoff games in the previous five seasons but has been a proven performer, scoring 39 points (8G / 31A) in 63 career contests.

John Klingberg
Frederic (ankle) will play in Game 1 in Los Angeles.

Frederic has battled an ankle injury for nearly two months, returning to the lineup for a one-game stint in early April, but was sidelined after reaggravating the ailment. He will return to the ice for Game 1 against the Los Angeles Kings, providing a physical boost to the Oilers roster. The 27-year-old Frederic had 15 points (8G / 7A) and 157 hits in 58 games this season.

Trent Frederic
Walman will play in Game 1 in Los Angeles.

Walman did not play the Oilers' final five games this season, recovering from an undisclosed injury, but will return to the lineup for Game 1 against the Los Angeles Kings. The 29-year-old Walman was acquired at the trade deadline and scored eight points (1G / 7A) in 15 games with the Oilers.

Jake Walman
Frederic (ankle) will be a game-time decision for Game 1.

Frederic has battled an ankle injury for nearly two months, returning to the lineup for a one-game stint in early April, but was sidelined after reaggravating the ailment. He could return to the ice for Game 1 against the Los Angeles Kings, providing a physical boost to the Oilers roster. The 27-year-old Frederic had 15 points (8G / 7A) and 157 hits in 58 games this season.

Trent Frederic
Skinner will start Game 1 in Los Angeles.

Skinner saw limited action in the previous month, recovering from an injury, but played two games in the final week and was outstanding (2-0-0), posting a 0.50 GAA, .972 SV%, and one shutout. He will be between the pipes for Game 1 on Monday against a Los Angeles Kings team he was excellent against in two contests this season (1-0-1), posting a 1.95 GAA and .932 SV%. The Oilers enter Game 1 as +114 road underdogs against the Kings.

Stuart Skinner
McDavid (undisclosed) will be back in the Oilers lineup on Wednesday.

McDavid did not play Edmonton's previous game but he will draw back into the lineup for their season finale on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks. The 28-year-old McDavid will try to hit the 100-point plateau for the eighth time in his 10-year career. He has 99 points (26G / 73A) in 66 games this season.

Connor McDavid
Skinner will start vs. San Jose on Wednesday.

The Oilers are coming off a one-side 5-0 loss to the Los Angeles Kings and hope to end the season on a positive note, turning to Skinner between the pipes on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks. The 26-year-old Skinner was solid in his most recent outing, saving 17 of 18 shots (.944 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets. He has a 2.87 GAA and .894 SV% in 50 games this season (25-18-4). The Oilers enter Wednesday's contest as sizeable -219 road favorites against the last-place Sharks.

Stuart Skinner