McDavid skated on Wednesday after being absent from practice on Tuesday and could miss a second straight game on Friday against the Arizona Coyotes. McDavid has likely fallen out of contention for the Art Ross Trophy, nine points behind the scoring leader Nikita Kucherov, but is amid another terrific season with 130 points (31G / 99A) in 74 games.
The Oilers, winners of three straight, will likely continue their goalie rotation on Friday against the Arizona Coyotes with Pickard poised for his fourth start in the last seven games. Pickard has allowed two or fewer goals in two of his last three contests (2-1-0), including a stellar effort in his most recent outing, saving 33 of 35 shots (.943 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames.
McDavid skated on Wednesday after being absent from practice on Tuesday, but will be unavailable for tonight's game against the Golden Knights. McDavid has likely fallen out of contention for the Art Ross Trophy, nine points behind the scoring leader Nikita Kucherov, but is amid another terrific season with 130 points (31G / 99A) in 74 games.
Podkolzin will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday, allowing Phil Di Giuseppe to draw back into the lineup. The 22-year-old Podkolzin has two points (0G / 2A) in 16 games this season.
The Oilers have won two straight, outscoring their opposition 10-4, and will rely on Skinner in the crease on Wednesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Skinner has allowed three or fewer goals in four straight (3-0-1), including a stellar performance in his last outing, saving 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) in a 6-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche. The Oilers enter action as slight -115 home favourites.
McDavid skated on Wednesday after being absent from practice on Tuesday. McDavid has likely fallen out of contention for the Art Ross Trophy, nine points behind the scoring leader Nikita Kucherov, but is amid another terrific season with 130 points (31G / 99A) in 74 games.
Kevin Hayes will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday, allowing Kapanen to re-enter the lineup. The 27-year-old Kapanen has 21 points (5G / 16A) in 69 games this season.
Attard has appeared in 12 games this season but will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday in Montreal. The 25-year-old has two assists, 14 SOG and six PIMs this season but will be replaced by Marc Staal on Tuesday.
Dermott left the Coyotes' previous game due to an upper-body injury after just 10:46 TOI and is expected to miss the remainder of the 2023-24 season. The 27-year-old will close out his season with seven points (2G/5A) for the second time in three campaigns.
McDavid is battling a lower-body injury and could be at risk of missing Wednesday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights. McDavid is in the middle of a race of for the Art Ross Trophy, with 130 points (31G / 99A) in 74 games.
Dermott played only 10:46 of ice time in Sunday's 5-2 win over the San Jose Sharks before exiting the game with an upper-body injury. The 27-year-old Dermott has seven points (2G / 5A), 52 hits, and 64 blocks in 50 games this season.
Fresh off a disappointing 5-0 loss to the Dallas Stars on Wednesday, the Oilers will switch to Skinner between the pipes on Friday against the Colorado Avalanche. Skinner has allowed three or more goals in five of his last six (3-1-2), including allowing three on 29 shots (.897 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-2 overtime loss to the St. Louis Blues. The Oilers enter action as -137 home favourites.
Fresh off a disappointing 5-0 loss to the Dallas Stars on Wednesday, the Oilers will switch to Skinner between the pipes on Friday against the Colorado Avalanche. Skinner has allowed three or more goals in five of his last six (3-1-2), including allowing three on 29 shots (.897 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-2 overtime loss to the St. Louis Blues. The Oilers enter action as -137 home favourites.
Ryan did not play the last two games but will re-enter the lineup in favour of Sam Carrick. Ryan has five goals and six assists in 66 games this season.
After a 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Blue on Monday, the Oilers will turn to Pickard between the pipes on Wednesday against the Dallas Stars. Pickard has allowed two or fewer goals in three of his last four starts (3-1-0), including a 21-save performance (.955 SV%) in his last outing, a 6-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks. Pickard and the Oilers enter action as +108 road underdogs against a Stars team they defeated 4-3 in February.
