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Ryan will draw into the Oilers lineup on Saturday.
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Edmonton Oilers News
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Pickard will start in Seattle on Saturday.
The Oilers recalled Brown from Bakersfield (AHL) on Saturday.
The Sharks placed Walman (lower-body) on injured reserve on Saturday.
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Skinner will start vs. Anaheim on Friday.
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).
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Dermott will draw back into Minnesota's lineup in Washington on Thursday.
Dermott has not played since December 20th, but will return to the lineup for the first time in five games on Thursday against the Washington Capitals. The 28-year-old Dermott is averaging 12:22 time-on-ice and has a -4 plus/minus in 12 games this season.
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Ryan is a healthy scratch for Tuesday's game against Utah.
Ryan will be the odd-man out when the Oilers host Utah on Tuesday. The 38-year-old forward has one goal and three assists in 31 games this season.
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Skinner will start against Utah on Tuesday.
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).
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Skinner will draw back into Edmonton's lineup vs. Utah on Tuesday.
Skinner did not play on Sunday but will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against Utah HC. Over the previous three seasons, Skinner has averaging a 64-point pace per 82-game season but has struggled in his first season with the Oilers. The 32-year-old Skinner only has 12 points (6G / 6A) in 35 games this season, a 28-point pace.
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Skinner is expected to start vs. Utah on Tuesday.
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).
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Ryan will draw back into the Oilers' lineup on Sunday in Anaheim.
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Skinner will be a healthy scratch in Anaheim on Sunday.
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Pickard will start in Anaheim on Sunday.
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Pickard is expected to start Sunday in Anaheim.
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Skinner will start Saturday in Los Angeles.
Nugent-Hopkins (illness) practiced on Friday and is expected to play on Saturday.
Nugent-Hopkins missed the Oilers' final game before the Christmas break with an illness but was back on the ice for Friday's practice. Nugent-Hopkins was back on a line with Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman, an indication that he'll play Saturday in Los Angeles. The veteran forward heads into Saturday with nine points (4G / 5A) and 22 SOG in his last 11 games.
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Skinner is expected to start in Los Angeles on Saturday.
Walman (lower-body) will remain out vs. Vegas on Friday and is considered day-to-day.
Walman will miss a second consecutive game on Friday due to a lower-body injury. The 28-year-old Walman is having a tremendous 2024-25 campaign, with 25 points (5G / 20A) in 31 games. He has 23 points (5G / 18A) in his last 22 games.
Walman (undisclosed) is out vs. Vancouver on Monday.
Walman will not play on Monday against the Vancouver Canucks due to an undisclosed ailment. The 28-year-old Walman is having a tremendous 2024-25 campaign, with 25 points (5G / 20A) in 31 games. He has 23 points (5G / 18A) in his last 22 games.
Edmonton has signed Connor Clattenburg to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Clattenburg was a fifth-round pick, 160th overall, of the Oilers in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The 19-year-old forward has 18 points (10G / 8A) in 22 games with the Flint Firebirds (OHL) this season.
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