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Pickard will start Game 4 vs. the Kings.
Edmonton Oilers News
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Pickard is in the starter's crease at the Oilers' morning skate.
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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.
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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.
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Brown will be a healthy scratch in Los Angeles on Wednesday for Game 2.
John Klingberg will return to the Oilers lineup for Game 2, sending Josh Brown the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 31-year-old Brown played only 4:56 time-on-ice in Game 1, recording a +1 plus/minus.
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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.
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.
Draisaitl (undisclosed) will return to the Oilers lineup for Game 1 in Los Angeles.
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.
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.
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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.
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Skinner was in the starter's crease at Oilers practice on Sunday.
The Oilers signed Ty Emberson to a two-year contract extension worth $2.6 million ($1.3M AAV).
Line Change
Lazar will draw into the Devils lineup on Wednesday.
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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.
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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.
Line Change
Stillman is expected to draw into the Hurricanes lineup on Wednesday.
Stillman played three games with Carolina earlier this season but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 27-year-old defenseman has nine points (3G / 6A) in 35 games with the Chicago Wovles (AHL) this season.
Nurse has been suspended for one game for cross-checking against Los Angeles’ Quinton Byfield.
Stillman has been recalled from Chicago (AHL).
Stillman played three games with Carolina earlier this season but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 27-year-old defenseman has nine points (3G / 6A) in 35 games with the Chicago Wovles (AHL) this season.
Send Down
Philp has been reassigned to Bakersfield (AHL).
Philp made his NHL debut earlier this season, scoring two points (0G / 2A) in 15 games, but has been reassigned to the AHL. The 26-year-old forward has 30 points (15G / 15A) in 52 games with the Bakersfield Condors (AHL) this season.
