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Oilers Reveal Big Injury Update on Calvin Pickard

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Matt Levine | Last updated May 10, 2025 2:35 PM ET

The Edmonton Oilers are gearing up for Game 3 of their second-round playoff matchup with the Vegas Golden Knights. Edmonton took the first two games of the series on the road and now holds a 2-0 series advantage as they head home for Games 3 and 4.

However, the Oilers could be in some trouble due to an injury. Starting goalie Calvin Pickard has been deemed day-to-day ahead of Game 3.

Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch provided an injury update on the starting goalie. Knoblauch also mentioned that Stuart Skinner would be taking his place in the net moving forward due to the injury.

"Calvin Pickard is day to day Stuart Skinner is our starting goalie tonight." @EdmontonOilers Kris Knoblauch
— Gene Principe (@GenePrincipe) May 10, 2025

This is massive news for the Oilers, as Pickard had won every game that he started for Edmonton. Stuart will now be tasked with helping the Oilers get past the Golden Knights, but his playoff numbers are a little troubling.

Skinner has not played since Game 2 of the first round against the Los Angeles Kings. The Oilers pulled him after he allowed five goals on 28 shots.

Against Vegas over his career in the postseason, Skinner owns a 3.97 GAA and .875 save percentage. The Golden Knights will look to take advantage of this situation as they try to get back into the series.

His regular season numbers were better in general, going 22-10-1 with a 2.81 GAA and a .896 save percentage. The Oilers will be heavily relying on the veteran goalie to help them get another win in this series.

Game 3 between the two sides is set to kick off at 9 p.m. ET Saturday.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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