Edmonton Oilers News

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.

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.

Dickinson is battling an illness but has two days to recover before the Blackhawks return to action on Friday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 29-year-old Dickinson is averaging 16:10 time-on-ice and has 14 points (7G / 7A) in 47 games this season.

Jones played four games with Boston earlier this season but has primarily been an AHL player. The 26-year-old forward has 11 points (8G / 3A) in 26 games with the Providence Bruins (AHL) this season.

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.

Jones played four games with Boston earlier this season but has primarily been an AHL player. The 26-year-old forward has 11 points (8G / 3A) in 26 games with the Providence Bruins (AHL) this season.

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.

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).

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).

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.

Kapanen will take a seat on Thursday as the Oilers opt to get some fresh legs into their lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Jeff Skinner will draw into the lineup in his place.

Brown will take a seat on Thursday as the Oilers opt to get some fresh legs into their lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Troy Stecher will draw into the lineup in his place.

The Penguins have struggled for a large portion of the 2024-25 season, with Jarry not being an exception. After a horrendous start to the Season, Jarry spent several weeks with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, attempting to regain his form. He returned to the lineup in mid-November and, albeit showcasing better results, still struggled, posting a .893 SV% in 18 games (7-6-4).

Ekholm has been a staple on Edmonton's blue line this season, averaging 22:51 time-on-ice, and will thankfully be available on Wednesday night. The 34-year-old defenseman has 18 points (6G / 12A) and 62 blocks in 43 games this season.

Ekholm has been a staple on Edmonton's blue line this season, averaging 22:51 time-on-ice, his highest total in three seasons. The 34-year-old defenseman has 18 points (6G / 12A) and 62 blocks in 43 games this season.