CALVIN PICKARD NEWS

Takes loss in Montreal Pickard stopped 24 of 26 shots in Monday's 3-0 loss to the Canadiens.

Impact Pickard did his job but got little support from the offense; it was the fifth time in seven starts he's allowed two goals or fewer. The Oilers had more shots over the first two thirds of the game, but the Canadiens scored late in the second and twice in the third while controlling tempo over the final period. Pickard dropped to 4-3 with a 2.44 goals-against average and an .893 save percentage. Edmonton is back at it Tuesday night in Ottawa, when presumably Stuart Skinner will start.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sam Montembeault backstops Canadiens to 3-0 win over Oilers

Sam Montembeault stopped 30 shots as the Montreal Canadiens blanked Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers 3-0 on Monday night

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting in Montreal Pickard will guard the road goal Monday versus the Canadiens, according to Tony Brar of Oilers TV.

Impact Pickard is coming off a 20-save effort in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over Nashville. He has a 4-2-0 record with a 2.49 GAA and an .890 save percentage through seven appearances this season. Montreal is tied for 19th in the league with 2.83 goals per game in 2024-25.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Grabs overtime win Pickard turned aside 21 of 23 shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Predators.

Impact Pickard stepped in for a spot start and performed well, though the Predators' fourth line was able to generate both goals. The 32-year-old netminder has won four of his last five outings while offering stability in the backup role behind Stuart Skinner. Pickard is 4-2-0 with a 2.49 GAA and an .890 save percentage over seven appearances this season. It'll likely be Skinner between the pipes in Toronto on Saturday, but Pickard should start either Monday in Montreal or Tuesday in Ottawa.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

NSH@EDM: McCarron scores goal against Calvin Pickard | Nashville Predators NSH@EDM: McCarron scores goal against Calvin Pickard

6 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Set to start Thursday Pickard will start Thursday's home matchup against the Predators, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.

Impact Pickard worked in the starter's net during Wednesday's practice session, and he'll officially draw his first start in over a week. Although he's had limited opportunities this season behind Stuart Skinner, Pickard has been effective in recent outings, posting a 3-1-0 record, 2.02 GAA and .917 save percentage over his last four starts.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Winning streak snapped Monday Pickard stopped 13 of 16 shots in Monday's 3-0 loss to New Jersey.

Impact Pickard was coming off three straight wins when called upon duty, but that streak was halted Monday in what was a subpar display from the 32-year-old. Pickard has been hit-or-miss this season, posting three games with a save percentage above .920 and three others with a mark below the .860 range. He should remain as Stuart Skinner's backup going forward, meaning his fantasy upside should be minimal and could only be worth considering as a streaming option.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

NJD@EDM: Meier scores goal against Calvin Pickard | New Jersey Devils NJD@EDM: Meier scores goal against Calvin Pickard

NOVEMBER 5 • NHL.COM

Jake Allen makes 31 saves in the Devils' 3-0 victory over the Oilers

Jake Allen made 31 saves for his second shutout of the season and 26th of his NHL career, helping the New Jersey Devils close their Western Canadian trip with a 3-0 victory over th...

NOVEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting against New Jersey Pickard will start Monday's home game against the Devils.

Impact Pickard has earned wins in his last three starts, posting a 1.67 GAA and .938 save percentage during that time. He'll draw the start for the third time in the Oilers' last five games as he attempts to keep his hot streak going Monday.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Steady in third straight win Pickard allowed a goal on 27 shots in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Predators.

Impact Pickard picked up his third straight win as the Oilers' offense performed well even with Connor McDavid (ankle) out. The 32-year-old Pickard has allowed more than two goals in just one of his five appearances this season, which was also his lone loss Oct. 12 versus the Blackhawks. Stuart Skinner remains in the starting role, but Pickard could be in line for something closer to a 50-50 split of playing time if he continues to make the most of his starting opportunities. The Oilers wrap up their road trip Sunday with a visit to Calgary for the second Battle of Alberta of 2024-25.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Draisaitl scores twice, assists another to lead Oilers to 5-1 win over Predators

Leon Draisaitl scored two goals and assisted on another to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 5-1 victory over the Nashville Predators

NOVEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

EDM@NSH: Forsberg scores PPG against Calvin Pickard | Nashville Predators EDM@NSH: Forsberg scores PPG against Calvin Pickard

NOVEMBER 1 • NHL.COM

Slated to start Thursday Pickard will be in the road crease for Thursday's game against Nashville, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

Impact Pickard has picked up wins in his last two starts, and he'll attempt to keep his momentum going Thursday. He's already made a start in Nashville this season, allowing two goals on 27 shots to earn the win over the Predators on Oct. 17.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up win against Detroit Pickard turned aside 25 of 27 shots in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Pickard has logged the same stat line in back-to-back appearances -- he's allowed two goals on 27 shots en route to victories. The 32-year-old goaltender has been solid as Stuart Skinner's backup, posting a 2-1-0 record, .877 save percentage and 2.91 GAA over four outings. Pickard's next chance to extend his win streak to three will likely come against Calgary on Nov. 3 or New Jersey on Nov. 4.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Draisaitl scores in OT to lift Oilers to 3-2 win over Red Wings

Leon Draisaitl scored his second goal of the game 18 seconds into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2

OCTOBER 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

EDM@DET: Copp scores goal against Calvin Pickard | Detroit Red Wings EDM@DET: Copp scores goal against Calvin Pickard

OCTOBER 28 • NHL.COM

EDM@DET: Copp scores goal against Calvin Pickard | Detroit Red Wings EDM@DET: Copp scores goal against Calvin Pickard

OCTOBER 28 • NHL.COM

EDM@DET: Compher scores goal against Calvin Pickard | Detroit Red Wings EDM@DET: Compher scores goal against Calvin Pickard

OCTOBER 27 • NHL.COM

PRE-RAW | Calvin Pickard 10.27.24 | Edmonton Oilers Calvin talks with media prior to getting the start

OCTOBER 27 • NHL.COM

Starting in Detroit Pickard will defend the road net Sunday against Detroit, according to Tony Brar of Oilers TV.

Impact Pickard has a 1-1-0 record this season while surrendering eight goals on 54 shots in three appearances. He played in 12 regular-season games for the Red Wings from 2019-20 to 2021-22 before joining Edmonton's organization for the 2022-23 campaign. Detroit has registered 23 goals across eight outings this year.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs win over Nashville Pickard allowed two goals on 27 shots in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Pickard allowed a tip-in goal by Filip Forsberg and a power-play tally from Jonathan Marchessault. This was Pickard's first win in three outings (two starts) this season, and he's now allowed eight goals on 54 shots. The Oilers started slow but appear to be rounding back into form, though Stuart Skinner's early play hasn't inspired much confidence. Pickard is likely to remain in the backup role for now. Edmonton wraps up its brief two-game trip Saturday in Dallas.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Kulak scores twice and McDavid gets first goal of season as Oilers beat Predators 4-2

Brett Kulak scored twice and Connor McDavid added his first goal of the season to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-2 victory over the reeling Nashville Predators

OCTOBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS