Dineen played one game for the Oilers earlier this season but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 26-year-old defenseman has 43 points (9G / 34A) in 59 games with the Bakersfield Condors (AHL) this season.
Draisatil will miss a fourth consecutive game, and seventh in his last 10, due to an undisclosed injury. It's unclear if his current ailment is related to the injury that kept him out of the lineup for three games in March but he is expected to return before the playoffs. The 29-year-old Draisaitl has 106 points (52G / 54A) in 71 games this season.
Ekholm has not played since March 26th but will draw back into the lineup on Friday against the San Jose Sharks. The 34-year-old defenseman is averaging 22:31 time-on-ice and has 33 points (9G / 24A) in 64 games this season.
Skinner has been sidelined with an upper-body injury since March 26th but will return to the lineup on Friday against the San Jose Sharks, serving as the backup to Calvin Pickard. The 26-year-old Skinner has a 2.91 GAA and .894 SV% in 49 games this season (24-18-4).
Stuart Skinner (upper body) returns from a multi-week absence on Friday but will serve as the backup to Pickard against the San Jose Sharks. The 32-year-old Pickard allowed three goals on 26 shots (.885 SV%) in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the St. Louis Blues. He has a 2.65 GAA and .901 SV% in 34 games this season (21-9-1). The Oilers enter Friday's contest as significant -391 home favorites against a Sharks team they defeated 3-2 less than a week ago.
Justin Dowling and Tomas Tatar will be healthy scratches for New Jersey on Friday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, allowing Curtis Lazar and Nathan Bastian to re-enter the lineup. The 30-year-old Lazar is averaging 10:35 time-on-ice and has five points (2G / 3A) in 46 games this season.
Skinner has been sidelined with an upper-body injury since March 26th but will return to the lineup on Friday against the San Jose Sharks. The 26-year-old Skinner has a 2.91 GAA and .894 SV% in 49 games this season (24-18-4).
With Stuart Skinner (upper body) returning to the lineup on Friday, Rodrigue has been reassigned to the Bakersfield Condors (AHL). The 24-year-old Rodrigue made his NHL debut in his brief stint with the Oilers, posting a 3.10 GAA and .862 SV% in two winless appearances.
Dineen played one game for the Oilers earlier this season but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 26-year-old defenseman has 43 points (9G / 34A) in 59 games with the Bakersfield Condors (AHL) this season.
McDavid will make his long anticipated return to the lineup on Wednesday after missing Edmonton's last eight games. The 28-year-old McDavid is averaging 22:08 time-on-ice and has 90 points (26G / 64A) in 63 games this season.
The Oilers will be forced to dress just five defencemen for Wednesday's game against the Blues. Luckily for Edmonton, they will get Connor McDavid back after playing without their captain for each of the last eight games.
Nugent-Hopkins is battling an illness and will not play on Wednesday against the St. Louis Blues. Already without Connor McDavid (undisclosed) and Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed), the Oilers will be without arguably their top three offensive contributors. The 31-year-old Nugent-Hopkins has 49 points (20G / 29A) in 76 games this season.
Skinner has not played since March 26th, leaving the Oilers' crease occupied almost exclusively by Calving Pickard, but he was back has practiced the past few days and could return to the crease on Friday. The 26-year-old Skinner has a 2.91 GAA and .894 SV% in 49 games this season (24-18-4).
Ekholm has not played since March 26th but will return to the lineup before the end of the season. The 34-year-old defenseman is averaging 22:31 time-on-ice and has 33 points (9G / 24A) in 64 games this season.
Draisatil will miss a third consecutive game, and sixth in his last nine, due to an undisclosed injury. It's unclear if his current ailment is related to the injury that kept him out of the lineup for three games in March but he is expected to return before the playoffs. The 29-year-old Draisaitl has 106 points (52G / 54A) in 71 games this season.
McDavid will miss a ninth consecutive game on Wednesday but appears to be nearing an imminent return to the lineup. Few updates have been provided surrounding McDavid's injury but his recent presence at practice has been an encouraging sign. The 28-year-old McDavid is averaging 22:08 time-on-ice and has 90 points (26G / 64A) in 63 games this season.
Nugent-Hopkins is battling an illness and will not play on Wednesday against the St. Louis Blues. Already without Connor McDavid (undisclosed) and Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed), the Oilers will be without arguably their top three offensive contributors. The 31-year-old Nugent-Hopkins has 49 points (20G / 29A) in 76 games this season.
Philp is an undrafted forward that made his NHL debut earlier this season, scoring two points (0G / 2A) in 12 games with the Oilers. The 26-year-old Philp has 30 points (15G / 15A) in 52 games in his third season with the Bakersfield Condors (AHL).
Stuart Skinner (upper body) is nearing a return, but Pickard remains the go-to option between the pipes for the Oilers and will return to the crease on Wednesday against the St. Louis Blues. Pickard played well in his most recent outing, saving 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%), but received no goal support in a 3-0 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. The 32-year-old Pickard has a 2.64 GAA and .902 SV% in 33 games this season (20-9-1). The Oilers enter Wednesday's contest as -138 home favorites against a Blues team whose 12-game winning streak snapped on Monday in a 3-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets.
