Edmonton Oilers News

On the tail end of a back-to-back, after a 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames yesterday, the Oilers will switch to Pickard between the pipes on Monday against the New Jersey Devils. Pickard will have started three of the last five for the Oilers and is riding a three-game winning streak, allowing two or fewer goals in each, posting a stellar .938 SV%. The Oilers, riding a two-game winning streak since Connor McDavid suffered a lower-body injury, enter Monday's contest against the Devils as +109 home underdogs.

On October 30th, McDavid was given a 2-3 week timeline to return from a lower-body injury but could be slightly ahead of schedule. Though the Oilers will be eager to welcome back the services of the NHL's most dynamic offensive player, they have fared well in his absence so far, outscoring the opposition 9-3 in two games (2-0-0). McDavid, averaging an absurd 1.7 points per game over the previous four seasons, had begun the 2024-25 campaign off to a slow start by his elite standards, with 10 points (3G / 7A) in 10 games.

Kapanen suffered an injury late in the 2nd period of Tuesday's game and was unable to return. He will be sidelined on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers and replaced by Nathan Walker.

The 30-year-old Caggiula has 282 games of NHL experience but has played exclusively in the AHL since a four-game stint with the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2022-23 season. Caggiula has five points (2G / 3A) in five games with Bakersfield this season.

The Oilers lost Connor McDavid early in Monday's 6-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets and will switch to Pickard between the pipes for the second time in the last three games. The 32-year-old Pickard has been serviceable in limited action this season but has been notably impressive in his last two outings (2-0-0), saving 49 of 53 shots (.925 SV%). The Oilers will be without Connor McDavid for the next two to three weeks and will face off against a Nashville Predators team with points in each of their last four games (3-0-1).

With Connor McDavid's expected to miss the next 2-3 weeks with a lower-body injury, the freshly recalled Philp will make his NHL debut on Thursday against the Nashville Predators. The 26-year-old Philp has spent the last three seasons in Bakersfield (AHL) awaiting his NHL debut. Philp has three points (2G / 1A) in six games with Bakersfield this season.

The Oilers lost Connor McDavid early in Monday's 6-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets and will likely switch to Pickard between the pipes for the second time in the last three games. The 32-year-old Pickard has been serviceable in limited action this season but has been notably impressive in his last two outings (2-0-0), saving 49 of 53 shots (.925 SV%). The Oilers will be without Connor McDavid for the next two to three weeks and will face off against a Nashville Predators team with points in each of their last four games (3-0-1).

McDavid only played one shift on Monday night, exiting the game after only 37 seconds of ice time after awkwardly colliding into the boards. The superstar forward returned to Edmonton to be evaluated and has announced Wednesday that he is expected to return to action in two to three weeks with an ankle injury. McDavid, averaging an absurd 1.7 points per game over the previous four seasons, had begun the 2024-25 campaign off to a slow start by his elite standards, with 10 points (3G / 7A) in 10 games.

Kapanen suffered an injury late in the 2nd period of Tuesday's game and was unable to return. We should receive an update on his status ahead of Thursday's game in Philadelphia.

With Connor McDavid's status uncertain after suffering a lower-body injury on Monday, the Oilers have recalled Drake Caggiula and Noah Philp from the Bakersfield Condors (AHL). The 26-year-old Philp has spent the last three seasons in Bakersfield awaiting his NHL debut. Philp has three points (2G / 1A) in six games with Bakersfield this season.

With Connor McDavid's status uncertain after suffering a lower-body injury on Monday, the Oilers have recalled Drake Caggiula and Noah Philp from the Bakersfield Condors (AHL). The 30-year-old Caggiula has 282 games of NHL experience but has played exclusively in the AHL since a four-game stint with the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2022-23 season. Caggiula has five points (2G / 3A) in five games with Bakersfield this season.

With Mathieu Joseph (lower-body) sidelined, Kapanen will re-enter the lineup for the Blues. The 28-year-old Kapanen has one point (0G / 1A) and a -3 plus/minus while averaging 12:32 time-on-ice through seven games this season.

McDavid only played one shift on Monday night, exiting the game after only 37 seconds of ice time after awkwardly colliding into the boards. The superstar forward will return to Edmonton to be further evaluated. McDavid, averaging an absurd 1.7 points per game over the previous four seasons, had begun the 2024-25 campaign off to a slow start by his elite standards, with 10 points (3G / 7A) in 10 games. The Oilers lost Monday's contest 6-1 to the Columbus Blue Jackets and will be hopeful for positive news regarding McDavid's injury.

McDavid played just 37 seconds before exiting the game and now officially will not return. He appeared to injure himself after an awkward fall along the boards and skated off shortly afterwards. We should expect to receive an update on the status of his injury after Monday night's game.

On the tail end of a back-to-back set, Skinner will return to the crease for the Oilers on Monday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets. After allowing five goals on 13 shots (.615 SV%) in a 6-0 loss to the Winnipeg Jets in their first game of the season, Skinner has allowed three or fewer goals in each of his last five outings, including a 27-save shutout on Friday in a 4-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Oilers enter the action on Monday as -241 road favorites against the Blue Jackets.

On the front end of a back-to-back, the Oilers will turn to Pickard between the pipes. Pickard has only played once in the last six games but was stellar in that outing, saving 25 of 27 shots (.926 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Nashville Predators. The Oilers enter the action on Sunday as -204 road favorites against the Red Wings.

Skinner took the loss his last time out, allowing three goals on 33 shots in a 3-2 overtime defeat to the Hurricanes. The 26-year-old netminder has struggled to open the season, posting a 1-3-1 record and an .866 SV% through five appearances. Luckily for Skinner, he's got a great opportunity to get back in the win column on Friday night. He draws a great matchup as the Oilers enter action as sizable favourites at -230.