Dickinson was a game-time decision in Game Two and ultimately did not play, and his status remains uncertain heading into Game Three. The 30-year-old defensive forward scored a highlight-reel goal in Game One, one of two tallies in the game, but has not played since. He averaged 15:03 time-on-ice and scored four points (1G / 3A) in 17 games with the Oilers this season after being acquired before the trade deadline.
Dickson scored a highlight-reel goal in Game One, one of two tallies in the games, but is battling an undisclosed injury and did not play in Game Two on Wednesday. The 30-year-old forward averaged 15:03 time-on-ice and scored four points (1G / 3A) in 17 games with the Oilers this season. His status for Game Three on Friday is up in the air.
Coming off arguably the worst regular season of his career, posting a 3.05 GAA and .874 SV% in 35 games (16-14-5), Andersen has been outstanding to begin the postseason. The veteran 36-year-old Danish goalie has saved 59 of 61 shots (.967 SV%) through two games, helping Carolina maintain home-ice advantage by jumping out to a 2-0 series lead. The Hurricanes can take control of the series with a win in Game Three, entering the action as slight +105 road underdogs against the Ottawa Senators.
Dickson scored a highlight-reel goal in Game One, one of two tallies in the games, but is battling an undisclosed injury and is unavailable for Game Two on Wednesday. The 30-year-old forward averaged 15:03 time-on-ice and scored four points (1G / 3A) in 17 games with the Oilers this season.
Dickson scored a highlight-reel goal in Game One, one of two tallies in the games, but is battling an undisclosed injury and is uncertain for Game Two on Wednesday. The 30-year-old forward averaged 15:03 time-on-ice and scored four points (1G / 3A) in 17 games with the Oilers this season.
Henrique exited Game One on Monday after only 2:56 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury and will not play in Game Two, allowing Samanski to enter the lineup for his postseason debut. The 24-year-old Samanski averaged 10:34 time-on-ice and scored four points (2G / 2A) through 24 games in his first NHL season.
Coming off arguably the worst regular season of his career, posting a 3.05 GAA and .874 SV% in 35 games (16-14-5), Andersen has been outstanding to begin the postseason. The veteran 36-year-old Danish goalie has saved 59 of 61 shots (.967 SV%) through two games, helping Carolina maintain home-ice advantage by jumping out to a 2-0 series lead. The Hurricanes can take control of the series with a win in Game Three, entering the action as slight +105 road underdogs against the Ottawa Senators.
Dickinson was sidelined for the final week of the regular season due to a lower-body injury, but will be available for Game One. The 30-year-old forward averaged 15:03 time-on-ice and scored four points (1G / 3A) in 17 games with the Oilers this season.
Draisaitl was expected to return from a lower-body injury in Game 1, and this now confirms it. The 30-year-old German forward has not played in over a month due to a lower-body injury. He scored 97 points (35G / 62A) in 65 games this season. Game One will be his first game since March 15th.
Dickinson was sidelined for the final week of the regular season due to a lower-body injury, but he could be an option in Game One. The 30-year-old forward averaged 15:03 time-on-ice and scored four points (1G / 3A) in 17 games with the Oilers this season.
Although it's still uncertain if he will be ready for Game One, Draisaitl's impending presence is an encouraging sign for the Oilers. The 30-year-old German forward has not played in over a month due to a lower-body injury. He scored 97 points (35G / 62A) in 65 games this season. If Draisaitl plays in Game One, it will be his first game since March 15th.
There was some uncertainty with who would tend the twine for Carolina to begin the postseason, considering Pyotr Kochetkov (lower body) has been cleared to play, and Brandon Bussi led the team with 31 wins this season. That said, Andersen, coming off the worst regular season of his career, posting a 3.05 GAA and .874 SV% in 35 games (16-14-5), was between the pipes in Game One for Carolina and excelled, saving all 22 shots he faced in a 2-0 win over the Ottawa Senators for his sixth career playoff shutout. The Hurricanes enter Game Two as -144 home favourites.
There was some uncertainty with who would tend the twine for Carolina to begin the postseason, considering Pyotr Kochetkov (lower body) has been cleared to play, and Brandon Bussi led the team with 31 wins this season. That said, Andersen, coming off the worst regular season of his career, posting a 3.05 GAA and .874 SV% in 35 games (16-14-5), was between the pipes in Game One for Carolina and excelled, saving all 22 shots he faced in a 2-0 win over the Ottawa Senators for his sixth career playoff shutout. The Hurricanes enter Game Two as -144 home favourites.
Dickinson was not on the ice for Friday's practice, but is expected to skate on Sunday, which could make him a possibility for Game 1 on Monday. If Dickinson and fellow centre Leon Draisaitl play in Game 1, the Oilers would be at 100 percent to start their series vs. Anaheim. Dickinson figures to play a key shutdown role, allowing Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl to face easier matchups.
Draisaitl skated in his usual spot on the Oilers' second-line, but the Oilers said that he still needed to be evaluated before a decision is made on his status for Game 1. If Draisaitl plays, it will be his first game since March 15th.
Hyman has missed Edmonton's previous five games due to an undisclosed injury but practiced in full on Wednesday and will return for the season finale vs. Vancouver on Thursday. The 33-year-old has enjoyed another excellent season in an Oilers' jersey after starting 2025-26 late due to injury, with 31 goals, 51 points and 158 SOG in 57 games played.
With the postseason about to begin and healthy bodies returning to the Oilers' roster, Howard will head to the AHL to help Bakersfield on their playoff run. The 22-year-old rookie started the season with the Oilers, but had trouble producing, scoring only five points (2G / 3A) through 29 games. That said, he has excelled this year at the AHL level, scoring 47 points (22G / 25A) in 45 games with Bakersfield.
