Edmonton Oilers News

Pickard has not started consecutive games all season but will likely get a second straight start on Tuesday when the Oilers host the Anaheim Ducks. The 32-year-old Pickard was tremendous in his most recent outing, saving 35 of 36 shots (.972 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, helping the Oilers snap a five-game losing skid. Pickard has a 2.61 GAA and .901 SV% in 23 games this season (15-6-0). The Oilers enter the action on Tuesday as significant -323 home favorites against a Ducks squad coming off a disappointing 6-3 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks.

Nurse has missed two straight due to an undisclosed injury but will likely return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 30-year-old Nurse has 22 points (4G / 18A) in 55 games this season but has been held off the scoresheet in eight straight.

Nurse showed no signs of an injury in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, but he was not at the morning skate on Thursday and will not play against the Florida Panthers. The 30-year-old Nurse has 22 points (4G / 18A) in 55 games this season but has been held off the scoresheet in eight straight.

The Oilers have been outscored 22-11 during a four-game losing skid and will turn to Skinner between the pipes in a rematch of last season's Stanley Cup Finals against the Florida Panthers. The 26-year-old Skinner has had an unspectacular 2024-25 campaign, posting a 2.84 GAA and .898 SV% in 39 appearances (20-14-4). He has a 3.33 GAA and .886 SV% in his last 10 appearances (3-5-1). The Oilers enter Thursday's contest as +127 road underdogs against a Panthers squad without Matthew Tkachuk (lower body).

Jeff Skinner will draw back into Edmonton's lineup on Thursday against the Florida Panthers, sending Savoie to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 21-year-old Savoie is averaging 12:13 time-on-ice and has one point (0G / 1A) in three games with Edmonton this season.

Matthew Savoie will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, allowing Skinner to re-enter Edmonton's lineup against the Florida Panthers. The 32-year-old Skinner is averaging 12:30 time-on-ice and has 21 points (11G / 10A) in 51 games this season. He has four points (2G / 2A) in his last four outings.

Frederic's name has circulated around trade rumors lately, which could be halted with his week-to-week lower-body injury. The 27-year-old Frederic is averaging 13:50 time-on-ice, recording 15 points (8G / 7A) and 155 hits in 57 games this season.

Dermott started the season with Edmonton but was placed on waivers and claimed by Minnesota. Now, Edmonton has reclaimed him after Minnesota placed him on waivers on Tuesday. Dermott had only played one of the previous 13 games for Minnesota. The 28-year-old Dermott averaged 11:23 time-on-ice, recording zero points and six blocks in nine games with Minnesota this season. He will report to the Bakersfield Condors (AHL).

Dermott started the season with Edmonton but was placed on waivers and claimed by Minnesota. Now, Edmonton has reclaimed him after Minnesota placed him on waivers on Tuesday. Dermott had only played one of the previous 13 games for Minnesota. The 28-year-old Dermott averaged 11:23 time-on-ice, recording zero points and six blocks in nine games with Minnesota this season.

Dermott has only played one of the previous 13 games for Minnesota and has been placed on waivers. The 28-year-old Dermott is averaging 11:23 time-on-ice, recording zero points and six blocks in nine games with Minnesota this season.

The Oilers have lost three straight and will hope for a better fate on Tuesday when they turn to Skinner between the pipes against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 26-year-old Skinner has a 2.81 GAA and .898 SV% in 38 appearances this season (20-13-4). He has allowed eight goals on the last 43 shots he has faced (.814 SV%). The Oilers enter Tuesday's contest as slight -103 road underdogs against a Lightning squad riding a five-game winning streak.

Savoie made his NHL debut last season, playing one game with the Buffalo Sabres, but has not played since. The 21-year-old forward has been impressive at the AHL level this season, scoring 37 points (13G / 24A) in 45 games with the Bakersfield Condors.