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Connor McDavid - Road trip return unlikely McDavid (lower body), contrary to previous reports, is unlikely to suit up during the Oilers' three-game road trip, Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels reports Wednesday.

Impact Anything is possible for McDavid, who has returned from injuries ahead of schedule in the past. Still, with the Oilers' playoff spot relatively secure, there is no reason for the team to rush its world-class center back into the lineup until he is 100 percent. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins should see increased opportunities with McDavid on the shelf.

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Stuart Skinner - Doubtful during road trip Skinner (head) is not expected to play during the Oilers' upcoming three-game road trip, Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels reports Wednesday.

Impact Skinner's continued absence means opponents should see a heavy dose of Calvin Pickard ahead of the postseason. In fact, if Pickard is in peak form heading into the playoffs, the 26-year-old Skinner may be hard-pressed to steal back the starting job. Over his last 10 outings, Skinner has underwhelmed with a 4-4-0 record and 3.21 GAA.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Calvin Pickard - 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.

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John Klingberg - Set to miss road trip Klingberg (lower body) is not expected to return during Edmonton's three-game road trip, Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels reports Wednesday.

Impact Klingberg has appeared in just one of the Oilers' last 13 contests due to his lower-body issue and will now be sidelined for at least three more. At this point, it's probably fair to wonder if the veteran blueliner will return at all this year and what that means for his long-term future. In the meantime, Troy Stecher and Ty Emberson should continue to see significant minutes moving forward.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Trent Frederic - Getting close to return Frederic (lower body) is likely to miss two more games before potentially returning Monday in Anaheim, Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels reports Wednesday.

Impact Frederic hasn't been in the lineup since Feb. 25. He has eight goals, 15 points, 44 PIM and 115 hits in 57 appearances in 2024-25. When he's ready to return, Frederic will likely serve in a bottom-six capacity.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

3 Takeaways: Golden Knights Clinch Seventh Playoff Berth In Eight Years, Despite 3-2 Loss To Edmonton LAS VEGAS -- The Golden Knights returned home from a successful road trip only to have their six-game win streak brought to an abrupt halt w...

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Oilers Injury Report: Trent Frederic, Evander Kane, Connor McDavid EDMONTON – All aboard.

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Deadspin | Leon Draisaitl, Oilers end Golden Knights' streak Deadspin | Leon Draisaitl, Oilers end Golden Knights' streak

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Sharks take losing streak into matchup with the Oilers

The San Jose Sharks look to end a three-game skid when they play the Edmonton Oilers

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Leon Draisaitl, Oilers end Golden Knights' streak Leon Draisaitl scored his league-leading 52nd goal to highlight a three-goal second period for the Edmonton Oilers, who held on to defeat th...

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OILERS TODAY | Post-Game at VGK 04.01.25

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Nicolas Roy Postgame 4/1: Coming Up Short Tonight

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Brandon Saad Postgame 4/1: Not Smart With The Puck Tonight

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Bruce Cassidy Postgame 4/1: Happy We're In But Thats Not The End Goal

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Kasperi Kapanen - Sends helper in win Kapanen recorded an assist and three hits in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact This was Kapanen's second assist over the last five games. He earned a bump up to the second line at even strength for this contest, but he was limited to 14:06 of ice time. Still, it's progress for the winger, who has been a healthy scratch on occasion this season. He's managed 13 points, 56 shots on net, 81 hits and a minus-18 rating through 59 appearances between the Oilers and the Blues.

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Vasily Podkolzin - Nabs assist Tuesday Podkolzin recorded an assist and four hits in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Podkolzin's offense remains rather inconsistent. He had just one goal across 14 games in March, so even a top-six role at even strength isn't helping him get on the scoresheet regularly. The physical winger is up to 23 points, 105 shots on net, 189 hits, 45 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating across 74 contests this season. Fantasy managers who needs hits with the potential for points can consider Podkolzin as long as he plays alongside Leon Draisaitl at even strength.

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NHL Highlights | Oilers vs. Golden Knights - April 1, 2025

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Adam Henrique - Hands out helper Henrique notched an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Henrique has four points over his last five contests, though this was his first even-strength contribution in that span. The 35-year-old was listed on the fourth line and saw his ice time dip down to 14:56. He'll still be in position to carve out decent minutes until Connor McDavid (lower body) is healthy again. Henrique is at 21 points, 94 shots on net, 71 blocked shots, 51 hits and an even plus-minus rating over 73 outings this season.

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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins - Supplies power-play helper Nugent-Hopkins notched a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Nugent-Hopkins had gone three games without a point entering Tuesday. He bounced back by setting up Leon Draisaitl's go-ahead goal in the second period. Nugent-Hopkins had 11 points across 14 outings in March, and he's up to 49 points (20 on the power play), 152 shots on net, 45 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating through 73 appearances this season. He'll likely center the second line until Connor McDavid (lower body) is healthy enough to play again.

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Evan Bouchard - Provides two helpers in win Bouchard logged two assists, including one on the power play, in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Bouchard continues to rack up helpers, earning eight of them over the last nine games since his last goal. In that span, he's collected three of those assists on the power play. The 25-year-old defenseman is up to 60 points (24 on the power play), 211 shots on net, 103 blocked shots and a plus-14 rating over 74 appearances this season. He continues to thrive in a top-pairing role, though he's definitely in the 2025 portion of the season after an acceptable start to the year.

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Jake Walman - Nets first goal with new team Walman scored a goal four shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact The goal was Walman's first as an Oiler, tying the game at 1-1 just 19 seconds into the second period. The defenseman was on the top pairing in this contest, though he should have no trouble maintaining top-four minutes as long as Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) is out. Walman is up to six points over 12 games with the Oilers and a total of seven goals, 38 points, 154 shots on net, 142 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 62 appearances when accounting for his time with the Sharks to begin the campaign.

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Viktor Arvidsson - Scores again Tuesday Arvidsson scored a goal on four shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Arvidsson has scored in back-to-back contests and has four goals on 19 shots over his last eight outings. The 31-year-old winger is up to 12 goals, 24 points, 133 shots, 27 hits and an even plus-minus rating through 59 appearances this season. Arvidsson will likely remain in a top-line role, at least on paper, while Connor McDavid (lower body) is still out of the lineup.

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Leon Draisaitl - Scores go-ahead goal on power play Draisaitl scored a power-play goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Draisaitl has three goals, one assist and 10 shots over two contests since returning from an undisclosed injury. The 29-year-old center put the Oilers up 2-1 in the second period with his tally. For the season, he's up to 52 goals, matching his second-best total in his career. He's recorded 105 points (32 on the power play), 239 shots on net and a plus-33 rating over 70 appearances. Draisiatl is well within range of reaching the 110-point mark for the fourth time in his career.

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Oilers beat Golden Knights 3-2, but Vegas clinches playoff spot The Golden Knights, who had their season-high six-game winning streak snapped, were assured a playoff spot when the Calgary Flames were beat...

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