Edmonton Oilers News

On the tail end of a back-to-back, fresh off a 3-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils last night, the Oilers will turn to Pickard between the pipes on Friday against the New York Islanders. Pickard had a forgetful outing in his previous contest, allowing four goals on 11 shots (.636 SV%) in an eventual 6-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks on March 4th. The 32-year-old Pickard has a 2.76 GAA and .896 SV% in 24 appearances this season (15-7-0). The Oilers enter Friday's contest as -130 road favorites against an Islanders team that has only scored two combined goals in their last two games (0-2-0).

The Penguins have won two straight and will roll with Jarry between the pipes on Thursday against the St. Louis Blues. Jarry has been tremendous since returning from a prolonged stint in the AHL, saving 64 of 67 shots (.955 SV%) in two games (2-0-0). The Penguins enter the action on Thursday as +107 home underdogs against a Blues club with points in 11 of their previous 13 games (8-2-3).

Janmark was absent from practice on Wednesday due to an illness but could be an option to play on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils. The 32-year-old Janmark has settled into a bottom-six role for the Oilers this season, averaging 12:56 time-on-ice and scored 17 points (2G / 15A) in 63 games this season.

Jarry was excellent in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Minnesota Wild, saving 29 of 30 shots (.967 SV%) while playing his first NHL game in nearly two months. The 29-year-old Jarry has a 3.20 GAA and .888 SV% in 23 games this season (9-8-4) and will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Penguins enter Tuesday's contest as +182 home underdogs against a Golden Knights squad coming off a roller-coaster 6-5 loss to the Los Angeles Kings.

Jarry was excellent in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Minnesota Wild, saving 29 of 30 shots (.967 SV%) while playing his first NHL game in nearly two months. The 29-year-old Jarry has a 3.20 GAA and .888 SV% in 23 games this season (9-8-4) and will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Penguins enter Tuesday's contest as +182 home underdogs against a Golden Knights squad coming off a roller-coaster 6-5 loss to the Los Angeles Kings.

Ekholm will not play on Monday against the Buffalo Sabres, missing a third consecutive game due to an illness. The 34-year-old Ekholm has 27 points (8G / 19A) in 60 games this season.

Walman made a big impact in 50 games with San Jose this season, averaging 23:11 time-on-ice and scoring 32 points (6G / 26A), earning a coveted first-round pick for the Sharks. The 29-year-old Walman likely won't see the powerplay exposure he had in San Jose now, behind Evan Bouchard on Edmonton's depth chart, but he is still poised to suit up as one of their top-four defensemen.

Stillman will fill in for Dmitry Orlov, who was a late scratch due to an undisclosed injury. Stillman has appeared in just two games with the Hurricanes this season.

With John Klingberg (undisclosed) and Mattias Ekholm (illness) out of the lineup on Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens, Dineen will enter the lineup for his season debut. The 26-year-old defenseman has played 34 career NHL games, all in the 2021-22 season with the Arizona Coyotes. He has 29 points (5G / 24A) in 45 games with the Bakersfield Condors this season.

Ekholm played only 17:59 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks, a significant decrease from the 22:36 he is averaging this season, and will miss Thursday's game against the Montreal Canadiens due to an illness. The 34-year-old Ekholm has 27 points (8G / 19A) in 60 games this season.

The Oilers acquired Trent Frederic and Max Jones in a three-way trade with the Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. Jones has spent most of the 2024-25 season in the AHL but is no stranger to the NHL. The 27-year-old forward has 62 points (31G / 31A) in 265 career games.

The Oilers acquired Trent Frederic and Max Jones in a three-way trade with the Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. Jones has spent most of the 2024-25 season in the AHL but is no stranger to the NHL. The 27-year-old forward has 62 points (31G / 31A) in 265 career games.

Dineen was recalled earlier this week by the Oilers but did not crack the lineup. The 26-year-old defenseman has played 34 career NHL games, all in the 2021-22 season with the Arizona Coyotes. He has 29 points (5G / 24A) in 45 games with the Bakersfield Condors this season.

Ekholm played only 17:59 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks, a significant decrease from the 22:36 he is averaging this season, and could miss Thursday's game against the Montreal Canadiens due to an illness. The 34-year-old Ekholm has 27 points (8G / 19A) in 60 games this season.

Savoie spent most of Edmonton's last game playing on the second line alongside Leon Draisaitl, but he will be returning to the AHL. The 21-year-old Savoie has 37 points (13G / 24A) in 45 games with the Bakersfield Condors (AHL) this season.