Podkolzin appeared in 19 games during the regular season and had just two assists but is expected to make his playoff debut in Game 5 as he replaces Sam Lafferty. The 22-year-old right-winger has 35 points (18G/17A) in 137 career games played before making his playoff debut in Game 5.
Henrique has been out since Game 2 of this series and will miss his second straight game on Wednesday. Expect Connor Brown to remain in the lineup for Game 4 with Henrique unavailable.
Pickard will be making his first career playoff start in Game 4 following Stuart Skinner's struggles in the first three games of the series. Pickard had the best season of his career, going 20-12-7 with a 2.45 GAA and .909 SV% in 23 games (20 starts).
Henrique will miss his second game of the postseason due to an undisclosed injury after playing 11:38 TOI in Game 2 but will be replaced by Connor Brown on Sunday. Henrique was acquired at the trade deadline from Anaheim and has been solid in the playoffs when healthy, with a goal, two points, four SOG, and two PIMs in six games played.
Henrique was a full participant in Edmonton's morning skate after missing the last game due to a lower-body injury and will be a game-time decision for Game 2 on Friday. The 34-year-old was acquired at the trade deadline from Anaheim and has faired well in the playoffs, with a goal, two points, four SOG and two PIMs while averaging 15:51 TOI/GP.
After leaving Edmonton's Game 1 loss and missing the morning skate on Friday, Leon Draisaitl will be a game-time decision for Game 2 vs. Vancouver. The 28-year-old superstar has been nearly unstoppable in the playoffs so far, with five goals, 12 points 26 SOG, four PIMs and a +1 plus/minus through six games played.
Henrique (lower body) was absent from Edmonton's first two practices ahead of their second-round series vs. Vancouver and will not dress for Game 1 on Wednesday as he is replaced by Connor Brown. The 34-year-old appeared in all five of Edmonton's opening series games and had a goal, an assist, and four SOG while averaging 15:51 TOI.
Henrique (lower body) was absent from Edmonton's first two practices ahead of their second-round series vs. Vancouver and appears unlikely to dress for Game 1 on Wednesday but will have a full update after the morning skate. The 34-year-old appeared in all five of Edmonton's opening series games and had a goal, an assist, and four SOG while averaging 15:51 TOI.
Podkolzin has failed to draw into the lineup for Vancouver's first four playoff games and has been sent down to Abottsford (AHL) to receive some playing time. In 19 games with Vancouver this season, the 22-year-old Podkolzin scored two points (0G / 2A) while averaging 10:49 time-on-ice.
Stastney logged 6:36 TOI before leaving Game 3 with an upper-body injury. If Stastney can't go in Game 4, the Predators have Tyson Barrie or Dante Fabbro ready to go into the lineup.
Janmark was nicked up at the end of the season and was questionable heading into their series with the Kings. Look for him to skate on the fourth line with Sam Carrick and Evander Kane.
Janmark was nicked up at the end of the season and was questionable heading into their series with the Kings. However, his availability for Sunday's practice is a great sign that he'll play in game 1. Look for him to skate on the fourth line with Sam Carrick and Evander Kane.
Ekholm will get the night off on Thursday as the Oilers opt to give him the night off to rest ahead of their playoff run. Leon Draisaitl, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Zach Hyman, Evander Kane, Evan Bouchard, and Connor McDavid will all join him in the press box tonight.
Bouchard will get the night off on Thursday as the Oilers opt to give him the night off to rest ahead of their playoff run. Leon Draisaitl, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Zach Hyman, Evander Kane, Connor McDavid, and Mattias Ekholm will all join him in the press box tonight.
Hyman will get the night off on Thursday as the Oilers opt to give him the night off to rest ahead of their playoff run. Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Evander Kane, Evan Bouchard, and Mattias Ekholm will all join him in the press box tonight.
