Smith allowed three goals on 22 shots in the Oilers' loss to the Sabres on Sunday. Smith has struggled mightily as of late, losing three straight while surrendering 10 goals on the last 73 shots (.863 SV%) that he has faced. He has played on the road this season though. The 37-year-old has gone 4-4-1 with 2.25 GAA, .923 SV% and one shutout in away games.

Koekkoek has appeared in five straight games but will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday with the recently recalled Adam Boqvist taking his spot.

Demers will undergo a minor procedure to clean up a knee injury and is expected to miss a couple of weeks. With Demers out, Aaron Ness will likely draw back into the lineup on Tuesday.

Nugent-Hopkins has missed the last six games but will play Sunday vs. the Sabres. Nugent-Hopkins' return means that Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid will be back together on the top-line. Nugent-Hopkins has five goals and 11 assists (16 points) in 25 games this season.

Skinner has gone 7-5-2 with a 3.23 GAA and .890 SV% in 15 AHL games this season. He is only coming up because Mike Smith is dealing with a leg injury, so he'll sit on the bench while Mikko Koskinen gets the nod.

Smith probably wasn't going to play on Sunday anyways but Stuart Skinner was called up to backup Mikko Koskinen in Vancouver. There is no indication of how long the Oilers expect Smith to be sidelined.

Janmark was a healthy scratch vs. the Blues on Friday but will replace Justin Dowling on Sunday. Janmark has nine points (3G / 6A) in 22 games this season.

Kulak sat as a healthy scratch on Saturday but will draw in for the injured Victor Mete on Sunday. Kulak will likely skate with Victor Olofsson on the third-pairing.

Kulak played on Thursday but will be a healthy scratch for the third time in four games on Saturday. With Kulak out, Cale Fleury will draw back into the lineup.

Smith allowed two goals on 27 shots in the Oilers win in Vegas last Saturday. The Oilers have been consistent with their goalie rotation this season, so Smith will start after watching Mikko Koskinen for the last two games. Smith has gone 4-3-0 with a 2.84 GAA and .908 SV% in his last seven starts. In his first game vs. the Canucks, Smith stopped 31 of 33 shots in a 3-2 win.

With Jimmy Howard going on IR, Pickard comes up to serve as Jonathan Bernier's backup. Pickard has gone 7-6-3 with a 3.00 GAA and .898 SV% in 15 AHL starts this season. He has a career .908 SV% in 104 NHL games.

Arvidsson was cross-checked by Robert Bortuzzo on Saturday night and will miss at least one month. With Arvidsson out long-term, Kyle Turris could move back into the top-6 and the Predators will likely recall a forward from Milwaukee (AHL).