CALVIN PICKARD NEWS

Gets starting nod Friday Pickard will guard the home cage versus San Jose on Friday, per Ryan Rishaug of TSN.

Impact Pickard is 4-1-0 in his last five starts, allowing only 11 goals on 133 shots (.917 save percentage). Overall, the 32-year-old is 21-9-1 with a 2.65 GAA and a .901 save percentage across 34 appearances this season. The Sharks are 30th in NHL scoring, generating 2.60 goals per game, but they did strike for seven goals Wednesday in an 8-7 overtime loss against the Wild.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Holds on for win Pickard stopped 23 of 26 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Blues.

Impact The Blues came back from a pair of one-goal deficits in the third period, but Connor Brown's second goal of the game was scored with 21 seconds left in the frame. Pickard didn't have a great outing, but that was too late for the Blues to get even again. This was Pickard's fourth win in his last five outings, and he's up to 21-9-1 on the season. He's added a 2.65 GAA and a .901 save percentage through 34 appearances. Stuart Skinner (head) is nearing a return, but Pickard has won six of his last 10 contests and may share the goaltending duties at least for the rest of the regular season.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Oilers close in on playoff spot with 4-3 victory over the Blues

Connor Brown scored twice, Connor McDavid had three assists in his return to the lineup and the injury-riddled Edmonton Oilers moved within a hair of wrapping up a playoff spot, be...

APRIL 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In goal versus Blues Pickard will get the starting nod at home versus St. Louis on Wednesday, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

Impact Pickard had made five straight starts before finally getting a night off against the Ducks on Monday. With Stuart Skinner's (head) continued absence, the Oilers likely have little choice but to keep rolling with Pickard between the pipes -- especially considering backup Olivier Rodrigue has just two NHL games under his belt. Edmonton doesn't have any more back-to-backs remaining on its schedule, so Pickard should be able to feature the rest of the way.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Gets no help in LA Pickard stopped 26 of 28 shots in Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Kings, with Los Angeles' final goal getting scored into an empty net.

Impact After a scoreless first period, the Kings' offense got rolling in the second, but the Oilers' skaters weren't able to solve Darcy Kuemper in the other crease. Pickard has allowed exactly two goals in four straight starts as Edmonton's No. 1 netminder in the absence of Stuart Skinner (head), going 3-1-0 over that stretch with a .925 save percentage.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Kings beat Oilers 3-0, then qualify for playoffs hours later with Vegas' win in Calgary

Kevin Fiala scored his 30th goal of the season, Darcy Kuemper made 27 saves in his fifth shutout of the season and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-0 on Saturday, t...

APRIL 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LIVE: Edmonton Oilers vs LA Kings The Edmonton Oilers (44-26-5) are in town just before the playoffs to face off against the Los Angeles Kings (43-23-9) in the third of their...

APRIL 5 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Guarding cage against Kings Pickard will tend the twine on the road versus Los Angeles on Saturday, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

Impact Pickard will be making his sixth straight appearance between the crease, having won three straight in which he is sporting a 1.99 GAA. As long as Stuart Skinner is sidelined, the Oilers have little choice but to roll with Pickard in the crease. Fortunately for the club, it doesn't have any back-to-backs on the short-term schedule.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Edmonton Oilers pick up 2 points in San Jose but lose Leon Draisaitl in the process: Cult of Hockey Player Grades The Oilers get excellent goaltending from Calvin Pickard for two points versus the Sharks but injury forces Leon Draisaitl from the game

APRIL 4 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Secures first 20-win season Pickard stopped 27 of 29 shots in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact The Oilers never had much breathing room in the contest, but Pickard's perfect third period helped them get the win. The 32-year-old reached the 20-win mark for the first time in his career, in part helped by Stuart Skinner's (head) recent absence. Pickard has allowed just six goals during his three-game winning streak and is now 20-8-1 with a 2.66 GAA and a .901 save percentage over 32 outings this season. He'll likely start again Saturday in a tough road matchup versus the Kings. It's a game which could have big implications on which of the two teams has home-ice advantage -- they're on a collision course to meet for the fourth straight postseason.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

The Oilers beat the Sharks 3-2 despite losing Leon Draisaitl to an undisclosed injury

Jeff Skinner tipped in the tiebreaking goal late in the second period and the Edmonton Oilers overcame an injury to Leon Draisaitl and beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2

APRIL 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to start in San Jose Pickard will serve as the starting netminder for Thursday's road game against San Jose, Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels reports.

Impact Pickard has been inconsistent for most of March, but he's in the midst of a two-game winning streak in which he's posted a 1.97 GAA and .920 save percentage. He'll have a favorable matchup against the Sharks, who are averaging just 2.58 goals per game this year, which is the third-lowest mark in the NHL.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Holds on for win Pickard stopped 20 of 22 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Pickard has won four of his last seven outings, going 4-1-1 in that span. He's allowed more than two goals just once in that stretch. The Golden Knights didn't have a lot of shot volume but put on a fair amount of pressure while chasing the game in the third period, but Pickard held firm. He's up to 19-8-1 with a 2.69 GAA and an .899 save percentage over 31 outings. Stuart Skinner (head) remains out, allowing Pickard to operate as the No. 1 netminder. He'll likely have a chance to go for his 20th win of the season when the Oilers visit the Sharks on Thursday.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Draisaitl and Oilers beat Golden Knights 3-2, but Vegas clinches playoff spot

Leon Draisaitl added to his NHL-leading goal total by scoring on a 5-on-3 power play to put the Edmonton Oilers ahead for good Tuesday night

APRIL 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to start in Vegas Pickard will be between the road pipes against the Golden Knights on Tuesday, Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels reports.

Impact Pickard will make his fourth straight start due to Stuart Skinner's head injury. The 32-year-old Pickard is 18-8-1 with a 2.71 GAA and an .899 save percentage through 30 appearances in 2024-25. It will be a tough matchup Tuesday for the veteran netminder -- Vegas has won six straight games while potting 28 goals during that stretch. Pickard has never faced the Golden Knights in his career.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

GameSense Play Of The Month | Edmonton Oilers Calvin Pickard setting up Leon Draisaitl's overtime winner on Long Island is March's GameSense Play Of The Month.

APRIL 1 • NHL.COM

Calvin Pickard is now man of the moment for Edmonton Oilers in net Goalie Stuart Skinner will not be on the plane to Vegas on Monday afternoon as the Edmonton Oilers start their road trip, which means Calvin...

MARCH 30 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

RAW | Calvin Pickard 03.30.25 | Edmonton Oilers Calvin talks following practice on Sunday in Edmonton as the Oilers prepare for a four-game road trip.

MARCH 30 • NHL.COM

Draisaitl gets 2nd goal of night in OT to give Oilers 3-2 win over Flames

Leon Draisaitl got his second goal of the night 2:25 into overtime, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 to snap a two-game skid

MARCH 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bounces back with win Pickard stopped 26 of 28 shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Flames.

Impact Pickard had gone 0-1-1 with six goals allowed on 37 shots over his last three outings (one start). The Oilers spent large portions of Saturday's game trailing, but Leon Draisaitl scored late in the third period and again in overtime to save the day. Pickard is up to 18-8-1 with a 2.71 GAA and an .899 save percentage over 30 appearances this season. Stuart Skinner (head) is not expected to be available early in the Oilers' upcoming road trip, so don't be surprised to see Pickard between the pipes against Vegas on Tuesday.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding goal Saturday Pickard will defend the home goal versus Calgary on Saturday, according to Tony Brar of Oilers TV.

Impact Pickard is currently the No. 1 goaltender in Edmonton as Stuart Skinner is out of action with a head injury. Pickard struggled Thursday, allowing five goals on 29 shots in a 6-1 loss to Seattle. Overall, the 32-year-old netminder is 17-8-1 with a 2,75 GAA and an .898 save percentage over 29 appearances this season. Calgary is averaging 2.61 goals per game, 31st in the NHL in 2024-25.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Unravels in second period Pickard gave up five goals on 29 shots in Thursday's 6-1 loss to the Kraken.

Impact Pickard kept the game scoreless through one period, but the Kraken hung five on the board against him in the second. He gave way for the final frame, with Olivier Rodrigue checking in for his NHL debut in the blowout loss. Pickard will need to be a lot better going forward, as it's unclear how much time Stuart Skinner (head) might miss following his exit from Wednesday's contest versus the Stars. Pickard is now 17-8-1 with a 2.75 GAA and an .898 save percentage over 29 appearances this season. The Oilers host the Flames on Saturday.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken score twice in 16 seconds and cruise to 6-1 win over Oilers

Jaden Schwartz scored twice, linemates Jani Nyman and Matty Beniers scored 16 seconds apart and Joey Daccord made 36 saves to help the Seattle Kraken beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-1 a...

MARCH 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected to face Seattle Pickard is slated to start on the road against Seattle on Thursday.

Impact Pickard has a 2-0-1 record, 1.28 GAA and .952 save percentage across his past four appearances. He's 17-7-1 with a 2.61 GAA and a .901 save percentage in 28 outings overall. Seattle is in a three-way tie for 14th in goals per game with 2.99.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Fills in for injured Stuart Skinner Pickard stopped all three shots he faced in relief of Stuart Skinner (head) in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Stars.

Impact Skinner left in the third period after a collision with Mikko Rantanen. Pickard did his part to give the Oilers a chance at an improbable comeback, which fell one goal short of forcing overtime. Skinner won't travel to Seattle for Thursday's game, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports, so expect Pickard to get the starting nod for that game, while Collin Delia or Olivier Rodrigue are due to be called up to fill the backup role. Pickard would likely handle the bulk of the goaltending duties as long as Skinner is out. Through 28 appearances this season, Pickard is 17-7-1 with a 2.61 GAA and a .901 save percentage.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE