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Pickard will start vs. Vancouver on Thursday.

The Oilers have lost two straight (0-2-0) and will turn to Pickard between the pipes on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks. Pickard was solid in his most recent outing, saving 31 of 34 shots (.912 SV%) in a 5-3 win over the Minnesota Wild. The 32-year-old Pickard has a 2.53 GAA and .897 SV% through 17 appearances this season (11-4-0). The Oilers enter Thursday's contest as -177 home favorites against a Canucks squad they defeated 3-2 less than a week ago.

Calvin Pickard
Stillman has been recalled from Chicago (AHL).

Stillman was signed by the Hurricanes in the offseason but has yet to play a game in the 2024-25 season. His last NHL game was in the 2022-23 season as a member of the Buffalo Sabres when he had three points (1G / 2A) in 18 games. He has five points (2G / 3A) in 15 games with the Chicago Wolves (AHL) this season.

Riley Stillman
Skinner will start Tuesday vs. the Capitals.

The Oilers' four-game winning streak snapped in their most recent outing when Skinner allowed three goals on 27 shots (.889 SV%) in a 3-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks. The 26-year-old Skinner will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals, looking to build on his 2.70 GAA and .901 SV% through 31 games this season (18-10-3). The Oilers are without Connor McDavid (suspension) and enter Tuesday's contest as -147 home favorites against a red-hot Washington Capitals team outscoring their opposition 12-2 in their last four games (4-0-0).

Stuart Skinner
Skinner is expected to start vs. Washington on Tuesday.

The Oilers' four-game winning streak snapped in their most recent outing when Skinner allowed three goals on 27 shots (.889 SV%) in a 3-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks. The 26-year-old Skinner will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals, looking to build on his 2.70 GAA and .901 SV% through 31 games this season (18-10-3). The Oilers are without Connor McDavid (suspension) and enter Tuesday's contest as -147 home favorites against a red-hot Washington Capitals team outscoring their opposition 12-2 in their last four games (4-0-0).

Stuart Skinner
Kapanen is expected to draw back into Edmonton's lineup on Tuesday vs. Washington.

Kapanen has not played the previous two games but will re-enter the lineup as Connor McDavid serves the first game of his three-game suspension. The 28-year-old Kapanen is averaging 11:46 time-on-ice and has eight points (5G / 3A) in 34 games this season.

Kasperi Kapanen
McDavid has been suspended three games for cross-checking Conor Garland.

McDavid will miss out on the next three games after connecting with a high cross-check on Conor Garland during the scrum at the end of the Canucks and Oilers game on Saturday. It's the second time McDavid has been suspended in his career, after he received a two-game suspension for a high hit on Nick Leddy back in 2019. He will be eligible to return for Edmonton's game against the Kraken on January 27th.

Connor McDavid
Ingram will start vs. Winnipeg on Monday.

Utah HC will turn to Ingram between the pipes on Monday against the Winnipeg Jets. Ingram has been solid since returning from injury, allowing only four combined goals on 56 shots (.929 SV%) in two games (1-1-0). He has a 3.38 GAA and .879 SV% in 15 games this season (7-5-3). Utah HC enters Monday's contest as +149 home underdogs against a Winnipeg Jets squad with points in five of their last six (4-1-1).

Connor Ingram
Ingram is in the starter's crease at Utah's morning skate.

Utah HC will likely turn to Ingram between the pipes on Monday against the Winnipeg Jets. Ingram has been solid since returning from injury, allowing only four combined goals on 56 shots (.929 SV%) in two games (1-1-0). He has a 3.38 GAA and .879 SV% in 15 games this season (7-5-3). Utah HC enters Monday's contest as +149 home underdogs against a Winnipeg Jets squad with points in five of their last six (4-1-1).

Connor Ingram
Frederic is out on Monday vs. San Jose due to illness.

Frederic will not play on Monday against the San Jose Sharks due to an illness. The 26-year-old forward is averaging 14:10 time-on-ice and has 14 points (7G / 7A) in 47 games this season. Oliver Wahlstrom will draw into the lineup as Frederic's replacement.

Trent Frederic