Edmonton Oilers News

Kane has not played yet this season and will miss at least another four-to-eight weeks, recovering from knee surgery. The 33-year-old Kane has spent the previous three seasons with the Oilers, tallying 111 points (62G / 49A) in 161 games.

Walman last appeared in a Sharks' jersey on December 21st due to a lower-body injury and has skated the past few days but will remain out of the lineup on Friday. In 31 games with the Sharks this season, he leads all defenders on the team with five goals, 25 points and 80 SOG.

The Oilers will roll with Skinner between the pipes for the third time in the last four games. Skinner saved all 26 shots he faced in a 4-0 win over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday but was not awarded a shutout because he missed the end of the first period, being removed from the playing surface by a concussion spotter. The 26-year-old Skinner has a 2.69 GAA and .902 SV% in 27 games this season (16-8-3). The Oilers enter Thursday's contest as sizeable -216 road favorites against a Pittsburgh Penguins team amid a four-game losing skid (0-3-1).

Josh Brown will draw back into Edmonton's lineup on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins, sending Stecher to sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 30-year-old Stecher is averaging 14:12 time-on-ice and has six points (3G / 3A) in 35 games this season.

Troy Stecher will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins, allowing Brown to re-enter the lineup. The 30-year-old Brown has only played three games this season, averaging 12:13 time-on-ice.

Walman last appeared in a Sharks' jersey on December 21st due to a lower-body injury and skated on Tuesday with the team but will remain out as they take on the Vegas Golden Knights. It was a positive sign for the 28-year-old defensemen who could possibly return when San Jose takes on Utah on Friday. In 31 games with the Sharks this season, he leads all defenders on the team with five goals, 25 points and 80 SOG.

The Oilers have outscored their opposition 11-5 during a three-game winning streak, and will likely turn to Skinner between the pipes on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins. The 26-year-old Skinner has played well lately, recording a .924 SV% in his past five games (4-0-1). He has a 2.78 GAA and .898 SV% in 26 contests this season (15-8-3). The Oilers enter Tuesday's contest as -147 road favorites against a Bruins club amid a four-game losing skid.

The Oilers have outscored their opposition 11-5 during a three-game winning streak, and will likely turn to Skinner between the pipes on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins. The 26-year-old Skinner has played well lately, recording a .924 SV% in his past five games (4-0-1). He has a 2.78 GAA and .898 SV% in 26 contests this season (15-8-3).

The Oilers will turn to Skinner between the pipes on Friday against the Anaheim Ducks. Skinner was solid in his most recent outing, saving 26 of 27 shots (.963 SV%) in a 4-1 over the Utah Hockey Club. Still, the 26-year-old Skinner has faced challenges this season, posting a 2.81 GAA and .897 SV% in 25 games (14-8-3).

The Oilers have lost two straight games and will turn to Skinner between the pipes on Tuesday against the Utah Hockey Club. Skinner struggled in his previous outing, allowing four goals on 29 shots (.862 SV%) in a 4-3 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. The 26-year-old Skinner has had an inconsistent 2024-25 campaign, posting a 2.89 GAA and .894 SV% in 24 games (13-8-3).

The Oilers have lost two straight games and will likely turn to Skinner between the pipes on Tuesday against the Utah Hockey Club. Skinner struggled in his previous outing, allowing four goals on 29 shots (.862 SV%) in a 4-3 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. The 26-year-old Skinner has had an inconsistent 2024-25 campaign, posting a 2.89 GAA and .894 SV% in 24 games (13-8-3).