Draisaitl left Thursday’s game vs. San Jose and is doubtful to return.
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Edmonton Oilers News
Frederic (lower-body) is hopeful to return for the final game of Edmonton's current road trip.
Goalie Start
Pickard will start in San Jose on Thursday.
The Oilers are riding a two-game winning streak and will roll with Pickard between the pipes for a fourth consecutive game when they face the San Jose Sharks on Thursday. Pickard was solid in his most recent game, saving 20 of 22 shots (.909 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. The 32-year-old Pickard has a 2.69 GAA and .899 SV% in 31 appearances this season (19-8-1).
Edmonton has signed David Tomasek to a one-year, $1.2 million contract for the 2025-26 season.
Tomasek is a 29-year-old Czech forward that has spent the previous two seasons in the Swedish Hockey League. In 2024-25, he lead Farjestads BK Karlstad (SweHL) with 57 points (24G / 33A) in 47 games.
Edmonton has signed Josh Samanski to a two-year, entry-level contract.
Samanski is an undrafted German forward that has spent the past five seasons playing in Germany (DEL). The 23-year-old scored 40 points (14G / 26A) in 52 games with the Straubing Tigers.
McDavid (undisclosed) skated at Edmonton's practice on Tuesday for the first time since his injury.
McDavid will miss a fifth consecutive game on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights but appears to be inching closer to a return. Few updates have been provided surrounding McDavid's injury but his presence at practice on Tuesday an encouraging sign. The 28-year-old McDavid is averaging 22:08 time-on-ice and has 90 points (26G / 64A) in 63 games this season.
Goalie Start
Pickard will start in Vegas on Tuesday.
After allowing five goals on 29 shots (.828 SV%) in a 6-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken, Pickard responded in his next outing, saving 26 of 28 (.929 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames. He will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 32-year-old Pickard has a 2.71 GAA and .899 SV% in 30 appearances this season (18-8-1). The Oilers enter Tuesday's contest as +139 road underdogs against a Golden Knights squad riding a six-game winning streak.
Edmonton has signed Damien Carfagna to a two-year, entry-level contract.
Carfagna is an undrafted defender that has spent the previous three seasons playing collegiate hockey. The 22-year-old defender scored 28 points (7G / 21A) in 38 games with Ohio State University (Big-10) this season.
Goalie Start
Pickard is expected to start vs. Vegas on Tuesday.
After allowing five goals on 29 shots (.828 SV%) in a 6-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken, Pickard responded in his next outing, saving 26 of 28 (.929 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames. He will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 32-year-old Pickard has a 2.71 GAA and .899 SV% in 30 appearances this season (18-8-1). The Oilers enter Tuesday's contest as +139 road underdogs against a Golden Knights squad riding a six-game winning streak.
Draisaitl (undisclosed) took full part in warmups and is expected to play against the Flames on Saturday.
Draisaitl (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game against the Flames.
Goalie Start
Pickard will start against the Flames on Saturday.
Draisaitl (undisclosed) will participate in the morning skate on Saturday and determine his status vs. Calgary from there.
Draisaitl was originally ruled out for Edmonton's game against Calgary on Saturday but will test out his injury during the team's morning skate and re-determine his availability. The 29-year-old Draisaitl has 101 points and leads the league with 49 goals through 68 games this season.
Line Change
Emberson will draw into the Oilers lineup on Thursday.
Emberson will make his first appearance since March 16th, slotting in for Derek Ryan as the Oilers opt to dress seven defencemen on Thursday. Emberson has zero goals and ten assists in 65 games this season.
Ekholm (undisclosed) is not on the ice for warmups for Thursday's game in Seattle.
Ekholm was a surprise scratch on Thursday, with the team not announcing his absence prior to warmups. John Klingberg will draw into the lineup in his place.
Goalie Start
Pickard will start in Seattle on Thursday.
On the tail-end of a back-to-back, Pickard will be between the pipes on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken. The 32-year-old Pickard was excellent in his most recent start, saving 29 of 30 shots (.967 SV%) in a 7-1 win over the Utah Hockey Club. He has a 2.63 GAA and .901 SV% in 27 appearances this season (17-7-1).
Rodrigue has been recalled from Bakersfield (AHL) on an emergency basis.
With Stuart Skinner battling an upper-body injury, the Oilers have recalled Rodrigue from the Bakersfield Condors (AHL), likely to serve as Calvin Pickard's backup. The 24-year-old Rodrigue has never played an NHL game and has a 3.05 GAA and .899 SV% in 40 games this season (18-15-7) with Bakersfield.
Skinner (upper-body) left Wednesday’s game vs. Dallas and will not travel as the team heads to Seattle.
Goalie Start
Pickard is expected to start in Seattle on Thursday.
On the tail-end of a back-to-back, Pickard will likely be between the pipes on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken. The 32-year-old Pickard was excellent in his most recent start, saving 29 of 30 shots (.967 SV%) in a 7-1 win over the Utah Hockey Club. He has a 2.63 GAA and .901 SV% in 27 appearances this season (17-7-1).
Goalie Start
Skinner will start vs. Dallas on Wednesday.
The Oilers won their previous game, 5-4 over the Seattle Kraken, with Connor McDavid (undisclosed) and Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) out of the lineup, and will be without them again on Wednesday against the Dallas Stars. Skinner saved 27 of 31 shots (.871 SV%) in that contest and will be tending the twine again on Wednesday. He has a 2.87 GAA and .895 SV% in 48 games this season. The Oilers enter Wednesday's contest as +119 home underdogs against a Stars club coming off a 3-0 win over the Minnesota Wild.
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