Draisaitl skated on Monday but will miss his second consecutive game and fifth in the last eight. 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.
Rodrigue made his NHL debut last month, saving seven of eight shots in a relief effort, and will make his first career start on Monday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 24-year-old Rodrigue was a second-round pick, 62nd overall, of the Oilers in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. He has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL, posting a 3.05 GAA and .899 SV% in 40 games (18-15-7) with the Bakersfield Condors. The Oilers enter Monday's contest as -145 road favorites against a Ducks team amid a two-game losing skid (0-2-0).
Frederic made his Oilers debut on Saturday, returning from an ankle injury that prevented him from playing for over a month. He will return to the sidelines after re-aggravating the injury but is expected to return before the playoffs in mid April. The 27-year-old Frederic played 13 shifts, 7:10 time-on-ice, in Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Los Angeles Kings, recording two hits, two shots, and a -2 plus/minus.
Skinner has not played since March 26th, leaving the Oilers' crease occupied exclusively by Calving Pickard, but he was back at practice on Monday and appears to be nearing an imminent return to the crease. The 26-year-old Skinner has a 2.91 GAA and .894 SV% in 49 games this season (24-18-4).
Draisaitl exited Thursday's 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks after only 10:04 time-on-ice due to an undisclosed injury and did not return to the contest. The 29-year-old Draisaitl has been ruled out of Saturday's divisional contest against the Los Angeles Kings. It's unclear if his current ailment is related to the injury that kept him out of the lineup for several games in March but he is expected to return before the playoffs.
Frederic was acquired Trent Frederic from the Bruins in a three-way trade that also included the Devils prior to the trade deadline. His debut has been delayed over a month due to a lower-body injury, but he could make his debut on Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings. He has 15 points (8G / 7A), 44 penalty minutes, and 155 hits in 57 games this season.
Pickard was solid in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks, saving 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%), and will return to the crease on Saturday in a divisional matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. The 32-year-old Pickard has a 2.66 GAA and .901 SV% in 32 games this season (20-8-1).
The Oilers are riding a two-game winning streak and will roll with Pickard between the pipes for a fourth consecutive game when they face the San Jose Sharks on Thursday. Pickard was solid in his most recent game, saving 20 of 22 shots (.909 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. The 32-year-old Pickard has a 2.69 GAA and .899 SV% in 31 appearances this season (19-8-1).
Tomasek is a 29-year-old Czech forward that has spent the previous two seasons in the Swedish Hockey League. In 2024-25, he lead Farjestads BK Karlstad (SweHL) with 57 points (24G / 33A) in 47 games.
Samanski is an undrafted German forward that has spent the past five seasons playing in Germany (DEL). The 23-year-old scored 40 points (14G / 26A) in 52 games with the Straubing Tigers.
McDavid will miss a fifth consecutive game on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights but appears to be inching closer to a return. Few updates have been provided surrounding McDavid's injury but his presence at practice on Tuesday 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.
After allowing five goals on 29 shots (.828 SV%) in a 6-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken, Pickard responded in his next outing, saving 26 of 28 (.929 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames. He will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 32-year-old Pickard has a 2.71 GAA and .899 SV% in 30 appearances this season (18-8-1). The Oilers enter Tuesday's contest as +139 road underdogs against a Golden Knights squad riding a six-game winning streak.
Carfagna is an undrafted defender that has spent the previous three seasons playing collegiate hockey. The 22-year-old defender scored 28 points (7G / 21A) in 38 games with Ohio State University (Big-10) this season.
Nolan Foote will be a healthy scratch on Monday against the Minnesota Wild, allowing Lazar to re-enter the lineup. The 30-year-old Lazar is averaging 10:37 time-on-ice and has five points (2G / 3A) in 45 games this season.
After allowing five goals on 29 shots (.828 SV%) in a 6-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken, Pickard responded in his next outing, saving 26 of 28 (.929 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames. He will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 32-year-old Pickard has a 2.71 GAA and .899 SV% in 30 appearances this season (18-8-1). The Oilers enter Tuesday's contest as +139 road underdogs against a Golden Knights squad riding a six-game winning streak.
