Frederic has not played in nearly two weeks due to an undisclosed injury, but he will return on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 28-year-old Frederic is averaging 10:45 time-on-ice, recording six points (4G / 2A), a -16 plus/minus, and 170 hits in 67 games this season.
Nicholl was a seventh-round pick of the Edmonton Oilers in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft that was just rewarded with a three-year, entry-level contract. The 19-year-old forward scored 26 points (15G / 11A) this season in 32 games with the London Knights (OHL).
Jarventie was a second-round pick of the Ottawa Senators in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. He played seven games with Ottawa in the 2023-24 season, but has otherwise played exclusively in the AHL before his most recent three-game stint with the Oilers. Jarventie has 36 points (17G / 19A) in 52 games with Bakersfield (AHL) this season.
Frederic has not played in nearly two weeks due to an undisclosed injury, but he could return as soon as Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 28-year-old Frederic is averaging 10:45 time-on-ice, recording six points (4G / 2A), a -16 plus/minus, and 170 hits in 67 games this season.
Cibulka is an undrafted 21-year-old defenseman that that has just earned a two-year, entry-level contract after completing his second professional season in Czechia. The Czech defenseman scored 22 points (7G / 15A) this season in 47 games with Ceske Budejovice HC.
Shea exited Saturday's 5-4 win over the Winnipeg Jets after only 8:45 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury, but will be available on Tuesday, sporting a full cage against the Colorado Avalanche. The 29-year-old defenseman is averaging 18:57 time-on-ice and has 28 points (4G / 25A) in 69 games this season.
The Oilers have made it clear that Connor Ingram is their starting goalie, but they will turn to Jarry on Tuesday against the Utah Mammoth for his first game since March 12th, when he allowed seven goals on 27 shots (.741 SV%) in a 7-2 loss to the Dallas Stars. The 30-year-old Jarry has been a major disappointment since joining the Oilers. He has allowed four or more goals in six consecutive starts (2-4-0), posting a dreadful 5.47 GAA and .828 SV% in that stretch. The Oilers enter Tuesday's contest as +113 road underdogs against a Mammoth team that is 3-1-0 in their last four games.
With rookie Brandon Bussi struggling over the past few weeks, Andersen has emerged as the more reliable option between the pipes and will get a consecutive start on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 36-year-old Andersen was solid in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, saving 18 of 19 shots (.947 SV%). Since returning from the Olympic break, Andersen has won six of seven games (6-1-0), posting a 2.68 GAA and .882 SV%. The Hurricanes enter Tuesday's contest as -126 road favourites against a Canadiens team coming off a 7-3 win over the New York Islanders.
Shea exited Saturday's 5-4 win over the Winnipeg Jets after only 8:45 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury, but will be a game-time decision to return to the lineup on Tuesday, sporting a full cage against the Colorado Avalanche. The 29-year-old defenseman is averaging 18:57 time-on-ice and has 28 points (4G / 25A) in 69 games this season.
Frederic exited Thursday's 4-0 loss to the Florida Panthers in the third period and is expected to miss some time. The 28-year-old Frederic has six points (2G / 4A) and 170 hits in 67 games this season.
Kapanen has already missed 41 games this season due to a myriad of ailments but thankfully will be available for Thursday's game against the Florida Panthers. The 29-year-old Finnish forward was not at Edmonton's morning skate on Thursday. He has 15 points (7G / 8A) in 28 games this season.
Emberson has not played in over a week due to an undisclosed injury, but is targeting a return to Edmonton's lineup on the weekend. The 25-year-old defenseman is averaging 15:49 time-on-ice and has 12 points (2G / 10A) in 60 games this season.
