Michaels is an undrafted forward that has just been rewarded with a one-year, entry-level contract after completing his third season of collegiate hockey. The 23-year-old forward scored 26 points (13G / 13A) this season in 39 games with Western Michigan University.
Hyman has not missed a game since making his debut in mid-November, but he is battling an undisclosed injury, making his status uncertain for Thursday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks. After struggling offensively in the 2024-25 season, Hyman has been productive in 2025-26, scoring 51 points (41G / 20A) in 56 games. He has five points (2G / 3A) in his last four games.
Connor Ingram has been sensational for Edmonton in recent games and is coming off a 3-0 shutout victory over the Seattle Kraken, but he will have the night off on Thursday, as Tristan Jarry will tend the twine. The 30-year-old Jarry has not impressed since joining the Oilers, losing his starting gig, but played well in his most recent outing, saving 16 of 18 shots (.889 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Utah Mammoth. The Oilers enter Thursday's contest as sizeable -231 home favourites against a Chicago Blackhawks team on a four-game losing streak (0-3-1).
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.
Oilers' Head Coach Kris Knoblauch made it clear earlier this month that Ingram is their starting goalie, and he will return to the crease for the eighth time in the last nine games. Despite the vote of confidence, Ingram has been far from spectacular for the Oilers, posting a pedestrian 3.07 GAA and .887 SV% in his last 11 appearances (6-3-1). That said, he's coming off an excellent performance, saving 31 of 33 shots (.939 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks. The Oilers enter Tuesday's contest as -179 home favourites against a Seattle Kraken team with points in three straight games (1-0-2).
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.
Oilers' Head Coach Kris Knoblauch made it clear earlier this month that Ingram is their starting goalie, but after two poor outings, Ingram had the night off, with Tristan Jarry tending the twine in a 5-2 victory over the Utah Mammoth. The 28-year-old Ingram has been reliable on most nights for the Oilers this season, but has allowed eight goals on 42 shots (.840 SV%) over his last two games (0-2-0). He has a 2.98 GAA and .883 SV% in eight appearances this month (4-2-1). The Oilers enter Thursday's contest as +120 road underdogs against a Vegas Golden Knights team that is 1-4-0 in its last five games.
Hamblin is an undrafted 26-year-old forward that has spent most of his career in the AHL. In 54 games this season with the Bakerfield Condors (AHL), Hamblin has 37 points (23G / 14A).
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.
Ingram surrendered four goals on 23 shots in the Oilers' loss to the Panthers on Saturday. Ingram has cemented himself as the Oilers' No.1 netminder and will start his fifth consecutive game on Saturday. Since the Olympic break, Ingram has gone 5-2-1 with a 2.87 GAA and .889 SV%. Tonight he'll face the Lightning as +113 home underdogs, making him a very risky fantasy option.
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.
Earlier this week, Oilers' Head Coach Kris Knoblauch indicated that Ingram is the team's starting goalie, and he is doubling down on that statement on Thursday, turning to him to tend the twine for the eighth time in the last 11 games. The 28-year-old Ingram was serviceable in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the San Jose Sharks, saving 27 of 30 shots (.900 SV%). He has a 2.72 GAA and .896 SV% in eight games (6-1-1) since returning from the Olympic break. The Oilers enter Thursday's contest as -159 home favourites against a Florida Panthers team that has been outscored 11-4 in their last two games (0-2-0).
