Ingram did not need to be spectacular in Game One, allowing three goals on 28 shots (.893 SV%), but made some timely saves to ensure a 4-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks. Dating back to the regular season, the 29-year-old Ingram has allowed three or fewer goals in eight of his last nine games (6-2-1). The Oilers enter Game Two, looking to take a commanding 2-0 series lead, as -183 home favourites.
Dickson scored a highlight-reel goal in Game One, one of two tallies in the games, but is battling an undisclosed injury and is uncertain for Game Two on Wednesday. The 30-year-old forward averaged 15:03 time-on-ice and scored four points (1G / 3A) in 17 games with the Oilers this season.
Henrique exited Game One on Monday after only 2:56 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury and will not play in Game Two, allowing Samanski to enter the lineup for his postseason debut. The 24-year-old Samanski averaged 10:34 time-on-ice and scored four points (2G / 2A) through 24 games in his first NHL season.
Henrique exited Game One on Monday after only 2:56 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury. The 36-year-old forward will not play in Game Two, and Oilers' Head Coach Kris Knoblauch didn't seem optimistic about Henrique returning soon. Josh Samanski will likely draw into the lineup as Henrique's replacement.
Henrique exited Game One on Monday after only 2:56 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury. Oilers' Head Coach Kris Knoblauch didn't seem optimistic about Henrique returning soon, but insisted they will know more later today. If Henrique misses any time, Josh Samanski will likely draw into the lineup as his replacement.
Dickinson was sidelined for the final week of the regular season due to a lower-body injury, but will be available for Game One. The 30-year-old forward averaged 15:03 time-on-ice and scored four points (1G / 3A) in 17 games with the Oilers this season.
Draisaitl was expected to return from a lower-body injury in Game 1, and this now confirms it. The 30-year-old German forward has not played in over a month due to a lower-body injury. He scored 97 points (35G / 62A) in 65 games this season. Game One will be his first game since March 15th.
Ingram started the season in the AHL, struggling at times, but has given the Oilers' confidence between the pipes since making his season debut in late December. The 29-year-old Ingram has not played a playoff game since 2021-22, when he had a 3.64 GAA and .913 SV% in four appearances with the Nashville Predators (0-3). That said, he ended the 2025-26 season on a high note, posting an excellent 1.94 GAA and .924 SV% in his last eight games (5-2-1). The Oilers enter Game One against the Anaheim Ducks as -169 home favourites.
Dickinson was sidelined for the final week of the regular season due to a lower-body injury, but he could be an option in Game One. The 30-year-old forward averaged 15:03 time-on-ice and scored four points (1G / 3A) in 17 games with the Oilers this season.
Although it's still uncertain if he will be ready for Game One, Draisaitl's impending presence is an encouraging sign for the Oilers. The 30-year-old German forward has not played in over a month due to a lower-body injury. He scored 97 points (35G / 62A) in 65 games this season. If Draisaitl plays in Game One, it will be his first game since March 15th.
Dickinson was not on the ice for Friday's practice, but is expected to skate on Sunday, which could make him a possibility for Game 1 on Monday. If Dickinson and fellow centre Leon Draisaitl play in Game 1, the Oilers would be at 100 percent to start their series vs. Anaheim. Dickinson figures to play a key shutdown role, allowing Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl to face easier matchups.
Draisaitl skated in his usual spot on the Oilers' second-line, but the Oilers said that he still needed to be evaluated before a decision is made on his status for Game 1. If Draisaitl plays, it will be his first game since March 15th.
Pickard will serve as the Oilers' No.3 goalie throughout the postseason. Since going down to the AHL, he has gone 4-3-1 with a 3.26 GAA and .886 SV% in eight games.
Hyman has missed Edmonton's previous five games due to an undisclosed injury but practiced in full on Wednesday and will return for the season finale vs. Vancouver on Thursday. The 33-year-old has enjoyed another excellent season in an Oilers' jersey after starting 2025-26 late due to injury, with 31 goals, 51 points and 158 SOG in 57 games played.
With the postseason about to begin and healthy bodies returning to the Oilers' roster, Howard will head to the AHL to help Bakersfield on their playoff run. The 22-year-old rookie started the season with the Oilers, but had trouble producing, scoring only five points (2G / 3A) through 29 games. That said, he has excelled this year at the AHL level, scoring 47 points (22G / 25A) in 45 games with Bakersfield.
With home-ice advantage on the line in their final game of the season, Edmonton will turn to Ingram to tend the twine against the Vancouver Canucks. Ingram was tremendous in his most recent outing, saving 31 of 32 shots (.969 SV%) in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Colorado Avalanche. The 29-year-old goalie is on an impressive run, posting a 2.07 GAA and .924 SV% in his last seven games (4-2-1). The Oilers enter Thursday's contest as significant -303 home favourites against a Canucks team on a three-game winning streak.
Although it's unclear if he will be ready for Game One, Draisaitl's impending presence in the first round of the playoffs is an encouraging sign for the Oilers. The 30-year-old German forward has not played in a month due to a lower-body injury. He scored 97 points (35G / 62A) in 65 games this season.
Hyman has missed Edmonton's previous five games due to an undisclosed injury but practiced in full on Wednesday and is likely to return for the season finale vs. Vancouver on Thursday. The 33-year-old has enjoyed another excellent season in an Oilers' jersey after starting 2025-26 late due to injury, with 31 goals, 51 points and 158 SOG in 57 games played.
Howard earned another call up to the Oilers over the weekend after he put up 22-goals and 47 points in 45 games played with Bakersfield (AHL) and will return to the lineup vs. Colorado on Monday. The 22-year-old forward is expected to play in Edmonton's top-six with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Jack Roslovic and will hope to add to his five points in 28 games played this season.
