Pickard (lower body) will be the backup goaltender in Tuesday's home matchup versus Dallas in Game 4, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.
Following a six-game absence, Pickard will return to the lineup as Stuart Skinner's understudy in Game 4. The 33-year-old Pickard has a 6-0 record with a 2.84 GAA and an .888 save percentage across seven appearances this postseason.
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Oilers' Calvin Pickard: Practicing Monday
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Pickard (lower body) took the ice for Monday's practice session, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.
Considering this is Pickard's first time on the ice with his teammates, he seems unlikely to dress for Game 4 on Tuesday -- especially with Stuart Skinner playing in peak form -- though Pickard hasn't been officially ruled out. Once the 33-year-old backstop gets the all-clear, he should resume his duties as the No. 2 netminder and could be called upon again if Skinner struggles.
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Oilers' Calvin Pickard: Will miss start of series
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Pickard (undisclosed) won't be available for the start of the Western Conference Finals, Ryan Rishaug of TSN reports Friday.
Based on the timeline for both Pickard and Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed), fantasy players should probably be expecting Pickard to at least miss Games 1 and 2 -- though it could certainly be longer. With the backstop on the shelf, a resurgent Stuart Skinner figures to get the starting nod for those contests. Even if healthy, Pickard may struggle to take back the No. 1 gig after Skinner posted back-to-back shutouts versus the Golden Knights.
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Oilers' Calvin Pickard: Remains out Wednesday
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Pickard (undisclosed) isn't expected to play in Game 5 against Vegas on Wednesday, according to Tony Brar of Oilers TV.
Pickard wasn't on the ice for Edmonton's morning skate. He's set to miss his third straight game. The 33-year-old netminder is 6-0 with a 2.84 GAA and an .888 save percentage across seven playoff appearances this year. Stuart Skinner is slated to start Wednesday, while Olivier Rodrigue will serve as the backup.
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Oilers' Calvin Pickard: Still DTD ahead of Game 5
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Pickard (undisclosed) remains day-to-day ahead of Game 5 against the Golden Knights on Wednesday, according to Ryan Rishaug of TSN.
After winning six straight outings and helping the Oilers move forward in their postseason run, Pickard has missed back-to-back games as a result of an undisclosed injury. Stuart Skinner posted a 23-save shutout in Monday's 3-0 win in Game 4, so Pickard will likely be relegated to the No. 2 netminding gig when he's ready to return to the lineup. Skinner may not have a long leash, though, as he holds a 3.95 GAA and an .857 save percentage over four playoff appearances. Edmonton can advance to the Western Conference Finals with a victory in Las Vegas on Wednesday.
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Oilers' Calvin Pickard: Unavailable for Game 4
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Pickard (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup for Monday's home matchup versus Vegas in Game 4, per Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic.
Pickard will miss his second straight contest after being hurt in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 2. He has earned a 6-0 record with a 2.84 GAA and an .888 save percentage through seven appearances this postseason. Stuart Skinner, who made 20 saves in a 4-3 loss to Vegas on Saturday in Game 3, is expected to start Monday because of Pickard's absence.
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Oilers' Calvin Pickard: Considered day-to-day
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Pickard (undisclosed) is day-to-day and won't be in the lineup for Saturday's home matchup versus Vegas in Game 3, per Tony Brar of Oilers TV.
Pickard will miss at least one outing after being hurt in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 2. He has posted a 6-0 record with a 2.84 GAA and an .888 save percentage through seven appearances this postseason. With Pickard unavailable, Stuart Skinner will be between the pipes for Saturday's contest, while Olivier Rodrigue will be the backup.
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Oilers' Calvin Pickard: Yields four goals in overtime win
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Pickard stopped 28 of 32 shots in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 2.
The Golden Knights didn't go quietly, rallying back from a two-goal deficit in the third period. They also killed off a five-minute power play, but Leon Draisaitl broke through at 15:20 of the extra session to give the Oilers a 2-0 series lead. Pickard hasn't done anything particularly outstanding so far in the second round, stopping 43 of 49 shots, but he's now won six straight playoff contests. There's no reason to think the Oilers will turn away from him while that streak is ongoing, so expect the 33-year-old to tend the twine again in Saturday's Game 3.
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Oilers' Calvin Pickard: In goal for Game 2
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Pickard will protect the road goal versus the Golden Knights in Thursday's Game 2, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
The Oilers pulled out a comeback win in Game 1, with Pickard stopping 15 of 17 shots. The 33-year-old netminder gave up both goals to Mark Stone in the first period. The Golden Knights figure to be relentless in their push to even the series, so Pickard will need to stay sharp to double the Oilers' advantage in the series.
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Oilers' Calvin Pickard: Recovers after shaky first period
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Pickard stopped 15 of 17 shots in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 1.
Pickard gave up two goals to Mark Stone in the first 9:03 of the game. After that, the Oilers' defense tightened up, and the offense eventually gave Pickard enough support to earn his fifth straight win. The 33-year-old has yet to lose in six playoff outings, though the Oilers are mostly winning on the strength of their offense rather than any heroics from between the pipes. As long as he continues to get results, Pickard is poised to keep starting, so expect him to tend the twine in Game 2 on Thursday.
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Oilers' Calvin Pickard: Set to start in Vegas
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Pickard will draw the road start against the Golden Knights on Monday in Game 1, according to Ryan Rishaug of TSN.
After replacing Stuart Skinner in Game 2 of the first round, Pickard started in every game for the rest of the series and helped the Oilers beat the Kings in six games. His numbers were nothing to write home about, as he posted an .893 save percentage and a 2.93 GAA over five appearances. Based on that, Pickard might not have a long leash in this second-round series against Vegas if he struggles early, and Stuart Skinner will be waiting in the wings if the team is forced to make a switch in goal. Pickard turned aside 20 of 22 shots during a 3-2 win in his sole appearance against the Golden Knights during the regular season.
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Oilers' Calvin Pickard: Gets job done in Game 6
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Pickard stopped 23 of 27 shots in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Kings in Game 6.
This was Pickard's fourth straight win, and it allowed the Oilers to complete their comeback from a 2-0 series deficit. They advanced with this victory and will meet the Golden Knights in the second round. Pickard has allowed 13 shots on 121 shots over five playoff appearances, but he's kept the starting job because he's getting results. If he falters versus Vegas, it wouldn't be surprising to see Stuart Skinner get another chance in goal.
Pickard will patrol the home crease versus Los Angeles on Thursday, per Tony Brar of Oilers TV.
Pickard took over from Stuart Skinner midway through the third period in Game 2 and has led the Oilers to three straight wins after they lost the opening two games. Pickard has allowed eight goals on 91 shots in his three playoff starts versus the Kings. Los Angeles is second in NHL scoring during the playoffs, generating 4.00 goals per game.
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Oilers' Calvin Pickard: Wins third straight game
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Pickard stopped 21 of 22 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Kings in Game 5.
Pickard gave up just a power-play goal by Andrei Kuzmenko in the second period, which was quickly answered by Evander Kane. The 33-year-old Pickard has helped the Oilers flip a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 lead in the series, putting them in the driver's seat heading into Game 6 on Thursday. Pickard is a virtual lock to start that contest considering he has all the momentum on his side.
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Oilers' Calvin Pickard: Gets starting nod for Game 5
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Pickard will be between the pipes on the road for Tuesday's Game 5 matchup with the Kings, Mark Spector of Sportsnet reports.
Pickard is riding a two-game winning streak despite having given up seven goals on 69 combined shots (.899 save percentage) in those outings. At this point, Pickard likely has earned enough leash to get another start even if he falters in Game 5 -- though the Oilers have Stuart Skinner, who is no doubt anxious to retake the starting job.
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Oilers' Calvin Pickard: Evens series with overtime win
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Pickard stopped 38 of 41 shots in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kings in Game 4.
The Oilers pulled off a late comeback, scoring twice in the third period and then again on a power play in overtime to overcome a 3-1 deficit in the game. Pickard has allowed seven goals on 69 shots over the last two contests, but he's won both of those games to tie the series at 2-2, so it looks like he's overtaken Stuart Skinner as the Oilers' No. 1 goalie. The Oilers will look to replicate their home-ice success on the road when they play in Los Angeles for Game 5 on Tuesday.
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Oilers' Calvin Pickard: Starting again Sunday
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Pickard will guard the home net Sunday against the Kings in Game 4, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.
Pickard will get a second straight start after stopping 24 of 28 shots in a win in Game 3. The 33-year-old netminder, who entered in relief of a struggling Stuart Skinner in Game 2, went 22-10-1 with a .900 save percentage in the regular season.
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Oilers' Calvin Pickard: Wins ugly in Game 3
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Pickard allowed four goals on 28 shots in Friday's 7-4 win over the Kings in Game 3.
Pickard was able to do what Stuart Skinner couldn't in the first two games of the series -- secure a win. That said, Pickard looked no better than his fellow goalie in doing so, but this win at least bought the Oilers some breathing room, as a loss would have put them on the brink of elimination. The 33-year-old could be tabbed to start again in Game 4 on Sunday as the Oilers try to establish some positive momentum.
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Oilers' Calvin Pickard: Drawing start in Game 3
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Pickard is slated to start Friday's Game 3 at home against the Kings, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports.
Although Stuart Skinner drew the start in each of the Oilers' first two playoff matchups this year, Pickard entered Wednesday's Game 2 loss in relief and allowed a goal on three shots (.667 save percentage). The Oilers are making several changes to their lineup ahead of Game 3, including giving Pickard the start. Pickard made two starts against the Kings during the regular season, going 0-2-0 with a 3.52 GAA and .891 save percentage.
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