Edmonton Oilers News

The Oilers are riding a two-game winning streak and will turn to Pickard between the pipes for the second time in the last three games. Pickard was solid in his previous outing, saving 24 of 25 shots (.960 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime win over the New York Islanders. The 32-year-old goalie has a 2.67 GAA and .898 SV% in 25 appearances this season (16-7-0). The Oilers enter Tuesday's contest as -165 home favorites against the Utah Hockey Club, coming off a 3-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks.

The Penguins have won four straight with Jarry tending the twine, and he will return to the crease on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. Jarry has been excellent since making his return from a stint in the AHL, posting a stellar 2.24 GAA and .930 SV% in four outings (4-0-0), a vast improvement of the 3.13 GAA and .892 SV% he has through 26 games this season (12-8-4). The Penguins enter Tuesday's contest as -111 home favorites against an Islanders club coming off an impressive 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers.

Janmark missed Thursday's game with an illness but is set to return on Friday against the New York Islanders. 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.

Janmark was absent from practice on Wednesday, did not play on Thursday, and will be a game-time decision on Friday against the New York Islanders. 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.

Kapanen will draw back into the Oilers lineup on Thursday after sitting out Monday's game in Buffalo. Mattias Janmark (illness) will sit in his place.

Janmark was absent from practice on Wednesday due to an illness and is unable 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.

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.

Pat Maroon will be a healthy scratch on Monday against the Colorado Avalanche, allowing Dickinson to return to the lineup from a high-ankle sprain. The 29-year-old Dickinson has not played since February 5th and has seven goals and 16 points in 53 games this season.