Edmonton Oilers News

Frederik Andersen was on the ice for Friday’s optional morning skate and stayed on late for extra work with Garret Sparks starting in Columbus. The Maple Leafs announced that their No.1 netminder is day-to-day with a groin injury and Kasimir Kaskisuo was recalled to serve as Sparks’ backup on Saturday. The Maple Leafs are not well equipped to deal with Andersen being sidelined long-term after losing Curtis McElhinney and Calvin Pickard in training camp, so they are hoping this is a minor groin injury.

Dickinson is dealing with back spasms and is officially listed as day-to-day. His movement to IR is retroactive to December 22nd, so he can return to the active roster whenever he is healthy.

Dickinson will come out of the Stars lineup on Thursday and is listed as day-to-day. The Stars are hoping that Dickinson will return shortly.

Ekholm was a late scratch from Thursday’s lineup in Philadelphia but will play today in Boston. Ekholm has three goals and 19 assists (22 points) in 35 games this season.

Andersen allowed one goal on 26 shots in the Maple Leafs win over the Panthers on Thursday. It was Andersen’s second win in a row, which is a bright spot in an otherwise mediocre December. He has not faced the Rangers this season but is a must-start against them at the Scotiabank Arena, where he is 8-5-0 with a 2.03 GAA and .938 SV%.

Hyman suffered an ankle injury in New Jersey and missed Thursday’s game. Head coach Mike Babcock told reporters post-game that Hyman tried to play through it but it is serious enough to keep him sidelined until at least early-January.

Andersen allowed two goals on 29 shots in the Maple Leafs win in New Jersey on Tuesday. Andersen snapped a brief two-game losing streak for Andersen, who is 4-2-1 with a 3.34 GAA and .897 SV%. It’s a bit of a tough month for the 29-year-old netminder, who faces the Panthers for the second time in a week—he allowed four goals on 33 shots in a 4-3 OT loss in Florida last Saturday.

Andersen gave up four goals on 21 shots in the Maple Leafs loss in Tampa Bay on Thursday. Andrei Vasilevskiy stood on his head at the other end, handing Andersen his ninth loss of the season. Andersen has not faced the Panthers this season but comes in at 10-4-0 with a 2.83 GAA and .915 SV% on the road.

Andersen gave up four goals on 21 shots in the Maple Leafs loss in Tampa Bay on Thursday. Andrei Vasilevskiy stood on his head at the other end, handing Andersen his ninth loss of the season. Andersen has not faced the Panthers this season but comes in at 10-4-0 with a 2.83 GAA and .915 SV% on the road.

Joseph was a late scratch from Thursday’s game vs. the Maple Leafs and missed Friday’s practice. Joseph is listed as day-to-day, which makes him questionable for Sunday’s game in Winnipeg.

Andersen allowed one goal on 30 shots in the Maple Leafs win in Carolina on Tuesday. Andersen bounced-back from a rough outing in Boston to earn his 17th win of the season, which ranks second in the NHL. He draws a tough matchup against the Lightning, who are 14-4-0 on home-ice. Andersen is 10-3-0 with a 2.74 GAA and .920 SV% on the road.

Jarry appeared in two games while Matt Murray was out, giving up a combined seven goals on 62 shots (.887 SV%). With Murray activated from IR, Jarry returns to the AHL where he is 4-5-1 with a 2.89 GAA and .909 SV%.

Hyman will miss Tuesday’s game in Carolina and Thursday’s game in Tampa Bay before being eligible to return Saturday in Florida. Hyman was given a five-minute interference penalty on the play and was forced to answer the bell against Matt Grzelcyk. You should see either William Nylander or Patrick Marleau move back into the top-6 with Hyman suspended.

Murphy has missed the first 30 games of the season with a back injury but is set to make his season debut after being activated from IR. Murphy could play against the Habs on Sunday but doesn’t carry a lot of fantasy value. The 25-year-old had just 14 points (2G / 12A) in 76 games last year.