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Ryan is expected to be back in the lineup for Game 6.

Ryan was a healthy scratch in Game 5 but it looks like he could replace Sam Carrick in the lineup for Game 6. Carrick remained on the ice with the scratches during Sunday's morning skate, an indication that he's coming out of the lineup, although no changes were confirmed by head coach Kris Knoblauch.

Derek Ryan
Ryan is expected to be a healthy scratch for Game 5 on Friday vs. Dallas.

Ryan has appeared in all four games of the Western Conference final but will head to the press box on Friday as he is replaced by Sam Carrick in the Oilers' lineup for Game 5. The 37-year-old veteran centre has failed to produce offensively in 13 games played so far, with one assist, eight SOG, six PIMs and a -5 plus/minus.

Derek Ryan
Skinner will start Game 5 on Friday vs. Dallas.

Skinner bounced back nicely in Game 4 to get Edmonton back in the win column with a 20-save performance (.909 SV%) and will take the crease Friday for Game 5 as expected. The 25-year-old Alberta native will appear in his 27th career playoff game Friday and has a less-than-stellar 9-5-0 record, 2.71 GAA and .887 SV% in 14 games in this year's playoffs. He will head to Texas to take on Dallas on Friday, who will be looking to get back into the win column and pick up their third victory in the last four games.

Stuart Skinner
Perry is expected to draw back into the Oilers' lineup for Game 4 on Wednesday vs. Dallas.

Perry has been a healthy scratch for Edmonton's previous five games but is expected to draw back into the lineup on Wednesday for Game 4 as he replaces Warren Foegele. The 39-year-old was acquired mid-season by Edmonton but has yet to pick up a playoff point in 10 games played this postseason.

Corey Perry
Skinner will start Game 4 on Wednesday vs. Dallas.

Skinner allowed four goals on 21 shots in a second-straight loss in Game 3 but has the coaches' confidence heading into Game 4 on Wednesday as Kris Knoblauch announced he would be starting Edmonton's crucial Game 4. The 25-year-old Edmonton native has struggled to put together consistent strong performances in the playoffs this year, resulting in his 8-5-0 record, 2.76 GAA and .885 SV%. He will host the Dallas Stars on Wednesday for Game 4, who have been on a role lately having won six of their last nine playoff games.

Stuart Skinner
Henrique (ankle) is close to returning and hopeful to return for Game 4.

Henrique warmed up ahead of Game 2 on Saturday but did not dress after declaring he was not yet fully recovered from an ankle injury. Kris Knobblauch announced Sunday that the 34-year-old is "very close" to returning and is hopeful to have him for Game 4 on Wednesday.

Adam Henrique
Henrique (ankle) will remain out for Game 2 on Saturday even though he warmed up before the game.

Henrique participated in the Oilers' warmup ahead of Game 2 in Dallas but did not partake in line rushes and is expected to miss yet another game as he recovers from his ankle injury suffered at the beginning of the OIlers' second series. The 34-year-old has appeared in six playoff games so far for the OIlers and has a goal and two points.

Adam Henrique
Skinner will start Game 2 on Saturday vs. Dallas.

Skinner stood on his head in the Oilers' opening game of the Western Conference final stopping 31 of 33 shots (.939 SV%) in a Game 1 overtime victory and will take the crease for Game 2 on Saturday in Dallas. The 25-year-old Edmonton native seems to have gotten his groove back with three straight victories after backing up two games in the Oilers' previous series vs. Vancouver and has an 8-3-0 record, 2.70 GAA and .888 SV% in the playoffs so far. He will head to Dallas on Saturday as Edmonton looks for their fourth-straight victory and a commanding 2-0 lead on the series.

Stuart Skinner
Henrique (ankle) will be a game-time decision on Saturday for Game 2 vs. Dallas.

Henrique has missed the Oilers' previous six games due to an ankle injury but practiced on Saturday and will be a game-time decision for Game 2 vs. Dallas. The 34-year-old was acquired at the trade deadline from Anaheim and has a goal and two points in six playoff games with Edmonton before his injury.

Adam Henrique
Skinner will start Game 1 in Dallas.

Skinner allowed two goals on 17 shots in the Oilers' win in Game 7 in Vancouver. After sitting for Games 4 and 5, Skinner stopped 29 of the 32 shots (.906 SV%) he faced to win back-to-back games and get the Oilers to the Western Conference Final. He comes into the series with a 7-3 record, 2.87 GAA and .881 SV% in the playoffs.

Stuart Skinner
Skinner will start Game 7 on Monday in Vancouver.

Skinner returned to the Oilers' crease for a crucial Game 6 win after backing up for their previous two games and stopped 14 of 15 shots in the team's victory and will start Game 7 on Monday in Vancouver. The 25-year-old is having a very up-and-down second playoff in Edmonton this season, with his 6-3-0 record, 2.97 GAA and .881 SV% in nine appearances. He will head to Vancouver for Game 7 on Monday, who are looking to advance to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2011.

Stuart Skinner
Podkolzin will be a healthy scratch on Monday for Game 7 vs. Edmonton.

Podkolzin appeared in the Canucks' previous two games but will head back to the press box as Sam Lafferty takes his spot in Vancouver's lineup for Game 7. The 22-year-old failed to pick up a point in his short two-game showing but had 10 PIMs, two SOG and +1 plus/minus while averaging just 8:31 TOI/GP.

Vasily Podkolzin
Henrique (ankle) will not play in Game 6 vs. the Canucks.

Henrique has not played since Game 2 of the OIlers' current series vs. Vancouver and will remain out for Game 7 on Monday as he continues to deal with an ankle injury. The 34-year-old was acquired from Anaheim at the Trade Deadline and has a goal and two points in six playoff games for the Oilers this season.

Adam Henrique