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The Edmonton Oilers are going with almost an identical lineup in their Thursday night matchup with the Nashville Predators. The top line of Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Zach Hyman stays the same, as do the rest of the forwards.

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Calvin Pickard makes surprise start for Oilers against Predators

The Edmonton Oilers will give Calvin Pickard the start on Thursday night as the team visits the Nashville Predators. It comes as a bit of a surprise given the Oilers schedule.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / October 17

Edmonton Oilers Announce Starting Goalie and Lineup For Tonight's Game Against Predators

The Edmonton Oilers will be turning to backup goalie Calvin Pickard to start the team's first road game of the season tonight against the Nashville Predators.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 12

Calvin Pickard Looks to Right a Wrong as Oilers Face Blackhawks

Despite being less than a week into the NHL season, early concerns have plagued a handful of teams. Among them, the Edmonton Oilers had early goaltender worries.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 12

Oilers shake up defensive pairings, Calvin Pickard gets first start of the season against the Blackhawks

The Edmonton Oilers are making some notable adjustments ahead of their matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night, looking to rebound after a tough season opener against the Winnipeg Jets.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 2

Calvin Pickard Back for Oilers: Hints at Big Role This Season

Calvin Pickard was back on the ice with the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday. After taking a bump in a preseason game and being held out for precautionary reasons, he won’t miss any regular season action and will potentially get into the net Friday, as the Oilers take on the Vancouver Canucks.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 29

Oilers Provide Positive Update on Calvin Pickard Injury Scare

The Edmonton Oilers were given good news on Sunday as goaltender Calvin Pickard seems to have avoided a more serious injury after a nasty collision in a game on Saturday night versus the Seattle Kraken.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / September 29

Oilers goaltending uncertain again after injury to Calvin Pickard in preseason

Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard was forced to leave last night's preseason game with an injury, which will cause some questions heading into the regular season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 29

Are the Oilers too thin in goal?

The Edmonton Oilers kicked off the second half of their pre-season on Saturday night, squaring up with the Seattle Kraken at home. The Oilers would mount a comeback 5-4 win, but a harsh reality hit them a little under 12 minutes into the game, when Saturday’s starter Calvin Pickard left the game.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 29

Oilers Beat Kraken, But Lose Pickard: Goalie Situation in Question

The Edmonton Oilers may be facing an unexpected goaltending dilemma after netminder Calvin Pickard left Saturday night’s preseason game against the Seattle Kraken due to an apparent injury.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 28

Oilers beat the Kraken 5-4 but lose Calvin Pickard after first period collision

The Oilers welcomed the Seattle Kraken to Rogers Place for Edmonton’s fifth of eight pre-season games as we inch toward opening night on October 9th. The good news is that they won the game by a 5-4 final score.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 28

Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard leaves pre-season game after collision with teammate

Edmonton Oilers netminder Calvin Pickard left the team’s Saturday night pre-season game injured after a teammate collided with him in the first period.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 26

Oilers goaltending tandem ranked 17th in NHL by Daily Faceoff

Though they aren’t a new tandem, this will be the first time the Oilers go into a season with Stuart Skinner as their starting goaltender and Calvin Pickard as his backup.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / June 28

Edmonton Oilers re-sign goalie Calvin Pickard to two-year contract

On Friday from Las Vegas ahead of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, it was reported and confirmed that the Edmonton Oilers have re-signed goaltender Calvin Pickard to a two-year contract extension. Pickard’s contract will be worth $2 million, with a $1 million average annual value beginning in 2024-25.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 28

Oilers extend backup goalie, defenseman

The Oilers have extended a pair of depth players.

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NHL News / Canucksarmy / May 16

Picking apart Calvin Pickard and where the Canucks need to be looking in Game 5: In the Crease

Last week I wrote about the goaltending matchup heading into this second round series between the Canucks and Oilers and, more importantly, what made Stuart Skinner’s game perfect for the Canucks’ shooters to exploit.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / May 15

From pro journeyman to Stanley Cup playoff goaltender, Calvin Pickard’s rise is a great story

Calvin Pickard has had a wild ride of an NHL career. The 32-year-old goaltender was drafted 49th overall by the Colorado Avalanche in 2010. But 14 years later, Pickard has played only 139 regular-season games.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / May 14

Calvin Pickard can be a momentum shifter for the Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers could use netminder Calvin Pickard as their momentum shifter in their second-round series against the Vancouver Canucks. The Oilers currently trail the Canucks 2-1 in the series and with Pickard likely to get the start in Game 4, the entire energy of the team can change.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 14

Pickard Starts, Plus Changes Oilers Can Make to Beat Canucks

It looks like Calvin Pickard will be the starting goalie for the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night in Game 4. Down 2-1 in their series, this isn’t a must-win, but it’s as close as the Oilers will get before every loss could mean elimination.

Edmonton Oilers News / Canucksarmy / May 14

Report: Oilers turn to Calvin Pickard in net for pivotal Game 4

It’s safe to say the Vancouver Canucks have gotten to Stuart Skinner in this series. He has allowed 12 goals on 58 shots against for a .789 save percentage in this series.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / May 14

Sources: Oilers plan to start Calvin Pickard in net for Game 4 vs. Canucks

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers are expected to tap Calvin Pickard to make his first career Stanley Cup playoff start in Game 4 against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place on Tuesday night, sources tell Daily Faceoff.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 17

NHL futures: Is it time to start betting on the Oilers?

It was only a couple of months ago that the Edmonton Oilers were looking like a lost cause this season. Fast forward to the start of 2024, and Connor McDavid's team is on a hot streak and in a position to take over the Pacific Division.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 10, 2023

Oilers recall veteran goalie

The Edmonton Oilers will be without Stuart Skinner for a couple of days. Mark Spector of Sportsnet reports that he is flying home to be with his expecting wife, so they recalled a veteran to serve as Jack Campbell's backup in the meantime.

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Detroit Red Wings News / Wingsnation / March 25, 2022

Red Wings recall Pickard from Grand Rapids under emergency conditions

The Detroit Red Wings announced Friday evening that they have recalled goaltender Calvin Pickard from the American Hockey League under emergency conditions.