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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

PRE-RAW | Calvin Pickard 02.09.24

FEBRUARY 9 • YOUTUBE

Slated starter for Friday Pickard is expected to start on the road against Anaheim on Friday, per Tony Brar of Oilers TV.

Impact Pickard has won his last four starts while saving 93 of 100 shots. He has a 5-2-0 record, 2.34 GAA and .915 save percentage in eight outings this year. Anaheim ranks 29th offensively with 2.56 goals per game, so this is a very favorable matchup for Pickard.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

POST-RAW | Calvin Pickard 01.25.24

JANUARY 26 • YOUTUBE

Shuts out Blackhawks Pickard recorded a 27-save shutout in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Pickard had no trouble against one of the worst road teams in the league. The 31-year-old is responsible for four of the Oilers' 15 wins during their active winning streak, which is now tied for the third-longest in NHL history. This was Pickard's first NHL shutout since 20181-9 when he was with the Flyers. He's at 5-2-0 with a 2.34 GAA and a .915 save percentage through eight appearances. His steady play has stabilized the Oilers' backup goalie position, though Pickard continues to be deployed in favorable matchups while Stuart Skinner handles most of the workload.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Calvin Pickard shuts out Chicago as the Edmonton Oilers win their 15th in a row: Cult of Hockey Player Grades The Edmonton Oilers on an historic run, win their 15th consecutive in a 3-0 shutout of Chicago

JANUARY 26 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Starting versus Chicago Pickard will defend the home crease against Chicago on Thursday, Tom Gazzola of TSN 1260 reports.

Impact Pickard has won his last three starts, part of the Oilers 14-game winning streak. He is 4-2-0 with a 2.69 GAA and a .902 save percentage, as he has taken over from Jack Campbell as the Oilers' backup to Stuart Skinner. Pickard will face the Blackhawks who are 31st in the NHL in both shots on goal (26.3) and goals per game (2.17).

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Light workload in win Pickard made 15 saves Thursday in a 3-2 overtime win over the Red Wings.

Impact This was Pickard's seventh start of the season in the backup role since being called up from the AHL on Nov. 9. He kept the game scoreless for two periods until the Red Wings finally solved him twice in the third period. Pickard finished with a .882 save percentage as Detroit was able to get only 17 shots on net as the result of a stifling Oilers defense. Pickard has been a solid backup for Edmonton, with a 2.69 GAA on the season, but his starts have been few and far between.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

POST-RAW | Calvin Pickard 01.11.24

JANUARY 12 • YOUTUBE

PRE-RAW | Calvin Pickard 01.11.24 | Edmonton Oilers Calvin chats with the media on Thursday in Detroit

JANUARY 11 • NHL.COM

Gets starting nod Pickard will defend the blue paint on the road versus the Red Wings on Thursday, Oilers play-by-by announcer Jack Michaels reports.

Impact Pickard played well in his last start Dec. 31 versus Anaheim, turning aside 28 of 30 shots en route to a convincing 7-2 win. The 31-year-old netminder will try to secure his fourth victory of the season in a road matchup with a surging Detroit team that's won three straight games.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

POST-RAW | Calvin Pickard 12.31.23

JANUARY 1 • YOUTUBE

Stops 28 shots in win Pickard stopped 28 of 30 shots in Sunday's 7-2 victory over Anaheim.

Impact Pickard was sharp Sunday, allowing just a goal apiece in the first and third periods, though he ultimately didn't have to do much in the blowout win. Overall, Pickard improved to 3-2-0 with a .904 save percentage and 2.82 GAA on the season. He should continue to see the occasional start as Stuart Skinner's backup in Edmonton.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Receives starting nod Pickard will guard the road goal versus the Ducks on Sunday, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

Impact Pickard has gone 2-2-0 with 14 goals allowed across his five appearances this season. The 31-year-old netminder will work the second half of a back-to-back after Stuart Skinner guided the Oilers to a 3-2 shootout win Saturday versus the Kings. The Ducks have scored just 16 goals over their last six games, so this is a favorable matchup for Pickard.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hangs on for second win Pickard allowed three goals on 26 shots in Thursday's 6-3 victory over New Jersey.

Impact Pickard allowed three goals in the first two periods, though he'd hold the Devils scoreless in the final frame as Edmonton rallied to score four goals en route to a 6-3 win. The 31-year-old Pickard has been solid for the most part this year while backing up Stuart Skinner, as he improves to 2-2-0 with an .898 save percentage and 2.99 GAA. Still, the Oilers will likely seek to upgrade the goaltending position following the holiday break, which would send Pickard back to a depth role.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will guard road net Thursday Pickard is expected to start on the road against New Jersey on Thursday, per Tony Brar of Oilers TV.

Impact Pickard has a 1-2-0 record, 2.99 GAA and .901 save percentage in four contests this season. He stopped 34 of 39 shots en route to a 5-1 loss to Florida in his last start Saturday. New Jersey ranks seventh offensively this year with 3.43 goals per game.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shaky versus Panthers Pickard allowed five goals on 39 shots in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Pickard gave up two goals over the last 1:02 of the first period, and that was too much for the Oilers to come back from. The 31-year-old journeyman has a 1-2-0 record with 11 goals allowed over four NHL appearances this season. He's expected to stay with the big club through the upcoming holiday break, but it's likely only a matter of time before a trade or the recall of Jack Campbell sends Pickard packing back to the AHL.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In goal Saturday Pickard will get the home start versus Florida on Saturday, Oilers play-by-by announcer Jack Michaels reports.

Impact The Oilers are going with Pickard after Stuart Skinner gave up five goals on 22 shots -- including two weak markers -- in a 7-4 loss to the Lightning on Thursday. Pickard is 1-1-0 with a 2.24 GAA and .917 save percentage this season. The Panthers are averaging 2.93 goals per game, 23rd in the league.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to win column Sunday Pickard made 26 saves in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Devils.

Impact It's the journeyman netminder's first win in the NHL in nearly two years, with his last coming in late January 2022 when he was a Red Wing. Pickard hasn't seen much action since replacing Jack Campbell on the Oilers' roster over a month ago, but he's posted a strong .918 save percentage in his three appearances. With Stuart Skinner riding a six-game win streak, however, Pickard isn't likely to see a big increase in his role any time soon.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pickard makes 26 saves for 1st NHL victory in almost 2 years, streaking Oilers beat Devils 4-1

Calvin Pickard made 26 saves for his first NHL victory in almost two years and the Edmonton Oilers ran their winning streak to seven, beating the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Sunday

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guarding cage Sunday Pickard will get the starting nod at home Sunday against the Devils, Oilers play-by-by announcer Jack Michaels reports.

Impact Pickard will make his first appearance since Nov. 22 and his first start since Nov. 20. In his two NHL appearances this season, the 31-year-old has coughed up five goals on 46 shots. He was 2-2-0 with a .939 save percentage in four AHL games prior to being promoted.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Needed in relief Wednesday Pickard stopped 13 of 14 shots after replacing Stuart Skinner midway through the first period of Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact The Oilers out-scored the 'Canes after Pickard entered the game, but the damage was already done. The 31-year-old journeyman could be in line for more playing time than expected with Skinner potentially in another tailspin, but Pickard isn't going to solve Edmonton's defensive issues. He hasn't appeared in double-digit NHL games since 2018-19, when he posted a 3.86 GAA and .875 save percentage over 17 games between the Flyers and Coyotes.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loses in season debut Pickard stopped 27 of 31 shots in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Edmonton grabbed a 3-2 lead early in the second period on a Connor McDavid penalty shot, but Florida tied it up just over a minute later and never looked back. Pickard didn't get much help from his defense and never looked settled in the crease as he made his first NHL start of the season, but that's been par for the course for Oilers netminders so far. The 31-year-old, who was called up from AHL Bakersfield almost two weeks ago, will likely remain an infrequently used backup behind Stuart Skinner -- Edmonton doesn't play on back-to-back nights until just before Christmas.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Pickard makes 26 saves for 1st NHL victory in almost 2 years, streaking Oilers beat Devils 4-1