CALVIN PICKARD NEWS

Sharp in Saturday's win Pickard turned aside 21 shots in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Ducks.

Impact Alex Killorn spoiled his shutout bid late in the third period on an Anaheim power play, forcing Pickard to settle for his 11th win of the season. The 31-year-old netminder saw consistent action in March, going 4-2-0 in seven outings with an impressive 1.76 GAA and .933 save percentage, but none of his starts came against teams headed to the playoffs and he remains firmly behind Stuart Skinner on the Oilers depth chart.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding goal Saturday Pickard will patrol the home crease Saturday against Anaheim, according to the NHL media site.

Impact Pickard has a 10-5-0 record this season with a 2.32 GAA and a .913 save percentage across 17 games played. The Ducks sit 30th in the league this campaign with 2.44 goals per contest.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles vs. Ottawa Pickard allowed four goals on 15 shots in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Senators.

Impact It was a rough outing for Pickard, who allowed four goals (including three on the power play), the most he's allowed in a start since Dec. 16 as the Oilers took the loss despite outshooting Ottawa 36-to-16. Pickard falls to 10-5-0 with a .913 save percentage and 2.32 GAA while backing up Stuart Skinner this season. Edmonton will look to get back on track Tuesday in a road matchup with the Jets.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 25 • NHL.COM

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MARCH 24 • NHL.COM

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MARCH 24 • NHL.COM

Draws start Sunday Pickard will get the starting nod in Ottawa on Sunday, Bob Stauffer of the Oilers Radio Network reports.

Impact Pickard made five saves in relief Saturday and will look to build on his recent performances. He's 3-1-0 with a terrific .953 save percentage over his last five appearances. On the year, Pickard is 10-4-0 with a strong 2.21 GAA and .920 save percentage through 16 contests.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Makes relief appearance Pickard stopped all five shots he faced in relief of Stuart Skinner in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Skinner was pulled after giving up five goals on 23 shots over two periods, and Pickard handled most of the third period. The Maple Leafs were able to pot an empty-netter when the Oilers' comeback fell short. Pickard remains at 10-4-0 on the year with a 2.21 GAA and a .920 save percentage through 16 appearances. He'll likely be back between the pipes for the second half of the back-to-back when the Oilers visit the Senators on Sunday.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Hangs on for OT win Pickard stopped 23 of 25 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime victory over Montreal.

Impact After blanking the Canadiens through the first two periods, Montreal tied the game with a pair of goals early in the final frame. However, the Oilers would eventually pick up the win on Leon Draisaitl's power-play marker in overtime, giving Pickard his third victory in four starts. The 31-year-old netminder has been sharp in that span, posting a .951 save percentage and 1.49 GAA. Overall, Pickard's 10-4-1 with a .919 save percentage and 2.24 GAA while backing up Stuart Skinner this season.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine Tuesday Pickard will patrol the home crease Tuesday against Montreal, per Oilers play-by-by announcer Jack Michaels.

Impact Pickard is coming off a 41-save performance in a win over Pittsburgh on March 10. Through 14 appearances with the Oilers this season, he has a 9-4-0 record with a 2.27 GAA and a .919 save percentage. The Canadiens rank 27th in the league with 2.72 goals per contest this campaign.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect, but no shutout Pickard stopped all 41 shots he faced in a 4-0 win over the Penguins on Sunday.

Impact Late in the second period, Pickard had to retreat to the locker room to be examined after getting run into, and that was what cost him the shutout. Stuart Skinner didn't face a shot during his brief 1:16 of ice time. Fantasy managers who streamed Pickard will feel a little hard done by, but he still turned in a stellar performance in the second half of a back-to-back. He's now 9-4-0 with a 2.27 GAA and a .919 save percentage over 14 appearances this season. The Oilers have just two games in the coming week, so Pickard is unlikely to see much playing time in the near future.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Calvin Pickard makes 40 saves as Edmonton Oilers shut out Penguins 4-0 Edmonton's sixth straight win against the Penguins pushed them to 39-21-3, ten points behind a Canucks squad sitting first in the Western Co...

MARCH 10 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Starting in Pittsburgh Pickard will guard the road net Sunday versus the Penguins, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

Impact Pickard took the loss in his last outing, allowing three goals on 33 shots Thursday against Columbus. The 31-year-old netminder will look to bounce back against a Penguins team that's scored just once in their last two contests. Pickard is 8-4-0 with a .909 save percentage and 2.45 GAA while backing up Stuart Skinner this season.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ambushed in Columbus Pickard stopped 30 of 33 shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Blue Jackets, with Columbus' final goal coming into an empty net.

Impact All three goals against Pickard were scored in the first period, and while he shut the door the rest of the way, the Oilers' offense never really got rolling. The 31-year-old netminder continues to be a solid backup to Stuart Skinner and hasn't allowed more than three goals in an outing since Dec. 16, and Pickard sports a 7-2-0 record over his last nine starts with a 2.23 GAA and .913 save percentage.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Pickard will be between the road pipes versus Columbus on Thursday, Mark Spector of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Pickard is 7-1-0 in his last eight starts, with a 2.13 GAA and a .914 save percentage. He has provided the Oilers with outstanding backup goaltending, as Jack Campbell was unable to do so earlier in the year before he was demoted to the AHL. Pickard is 8-3-0 with a 2.40 GAA and a .909 save percentage this season. He will take on the Blue Jackets, who are last in the Eastern Conference with 52 points.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

From fill-in to the main cast: How Calvin Pickard has affirmed his spot on the Oilers He’s won eight of his 11 starts — the latest a 23-save effort in a 6-1 win over a gassed Pittsburgh Penguins squad Sunday.

MARCH 4 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cruises to win Pickard stopped 22 of 23 shots in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Penguins.

Impact The lone goal against Pickard was Evgeni Malkin's garbage-time tally in the third period to break up the shutout bid. While his playing time is limited, Pickard has been solid when called upon. He has won five of his six outings in 2024, allowing no more than three goals in any of them. For the season, he's at 8-3-0 with a 2.40 GAA and a .909 save percentage. Pickard's strong play as a backup has quelled the concern that the Oilers need to add a goalie ahead of Friday's trade deadline.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Sunday Pickard is slated to protect the home net Sunday against Pittsburgh, per Tony Brar of Oilers TV.

Impact Pickard will get the second half of Edmonton's back-to-back after Stuart Skinner plays Sunday in Seattle. The 31-year-old Pickard has a 7-3-0 record this season with one shutout, a 2.53 GAA and a .905 save percentage through 11 NHL appearances. Pittsburgh is tied for 21st in the league this campaign with 2.95 goals per contest.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in loss Pickard allowed three goals on 19 shots in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Wild. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.

Impact Pickard wasn't the only problem with the Oilers' game -- they paced play but only converted two of their 43 shots. The loss snapped Pickard's winning streak at six games. The 31-year-old netminder is down to 7-3-0 with a 2.53 GAA and a .905 save percentage over 11 appearances. Stuart Skinner has struggled lately, but he'll likely be in goal for the second half of a back-to-back when the Oilers host the Flames on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Going after seventh straight win Pickard will patrol the home crease versus Minnesota on Friday, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Pickard plays infrequently as Stuart Skinner is the No. 1 netminder with the Oilers, so his streak goes back two months to Dec. 21. Pickard is 7-2-0 with as 2.48 GAA and a .910 save percentage this season. The Wild are averaging 3.11 goals this season, 15th in the league.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Wins sixth straight start Pickard made 24 saves in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Stars.

Impact Aside from Evan Bouchard's OT winner, all the scoring came in a wild second period, with Pickard getting beaten twice on Dallas power plays. The veteran netminder has won six straight starts dating back to Dec. 21, posting a 2.16 GAA and .916 save percentage over that stretch as Stuart Skinner's backup.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Pickard will be between the road pipes versus Dallas on Saturday, Bob Stauffer of the Oilers Radio Network reports.

Impact Despite Pickard playing in just five of the Oilers' last 22 games, he is riding a five-game winning streak during which he posted a 2.00 GAA, .922 save percentage and one shutout. Even with the solid record, the 31-year-old netminder figures to continue seeing infrequent usage behind workhorse backstop Stuart Skinner.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up three goals in win Pickard stopped 24 of 27 shots in Friday's 5-3 win over the Ducks.

Impact Pickard didn't have the best of starts, but he was able to keep the Oilers from falling behind by more than one goal. They surged in the third period to pull off a comeback win, which was Pickard's fifth victory in a row. The 31-year-old is up to 6-2-0 with a 2.42 GAA and a .912 save percentage through nine appearances this season. He'll be back on the bench Saturday, as Stuart Skinner will get the start versus the Kings to wrap up the Oilers' three-game road trip.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE