Frederic will be scratched for the second time in the last three weeks, sitting on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. The 27-year-old Frederic has had a terrible first half of the season, with only three points (2G / 1A) and a -10 plus/minus through 41 games.
After posting a solid 2.34 GAA and .915 SV% in his first three games with the Oilers (2-1-0), Ingram had a forgetful night in his fourth outing and has not played since, allowing six goals on 29 shots (.793 SV%) in a 6-2 loss to the Boston Bruins. That said, he will return to the crease on Tuesday, looking to rebound in a game against the Nashville Predators. The Oilers enter Tuesday's contest as -147 home favorites against a Predators team that has played well lately, going 6-2-0 in their last eight games.
Hutson has played fours games with the Oilers earlier this season, scoring his first career goal, but has spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL. The 24-year-old undrafted forward has 32 points (19G / 13A) in 26 games with Bakersfield (AHL).
Walman has been plagued by injuries this season, playing only 17 games. That said, he has been productive when healthy, scoring 10 points (3G / 7A). He last played on November 20th and should return to the lineup in approximately one week.
Kapanen has not played since mid October due to an undisclosed injury, but appears to be nearing an imminent return to the lineup. The 29-year-old forward has two assists in six games this season.
Pickard has been unreliable most of the season for the Oilers, but he is coming off an outstanding 41-save performance (.976 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets, and will likely return to the crease on Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 33-year-old Pickard has a 3.69 GAA and .874 SV% in 14 appearances (4-5-2), recording quality starts in only 27 percent of his outings.
Pickard has been unreliable most of the season for the Oilers, but he is coming off an outstanding 41-save performance (.976 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets, and will likely return to the crease on Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 33-year-old Pickard has a 3.69 GAA and .874 SV% in 14 appearances (4-5-2), recording quality starts in only 27 percent of his outings.
Podkolzin did not practice on Friday due to an illness and it is unclear if he will be ready to suit up on Saturday afternoon against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 24-year-old Podkolzin is averaging 15:28 time-on-ice and has 16 points (9G / 7A) in 41 games this season.
Howard spent the first portion of the season with the Oilers, scoring three points (2G / 1A) in 17 games. The 21-year-old forward has excelled since being assigned to the AHL, scoring 23 points (10G / 13A) in 16 games with the Bakersfield Condors.
Hutson played three games with the Oilers earlier this season, scoring his first career goal, but has spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL. The 24-year-old undrafted forward has 32 points (19G / 13A) in 26 games with Bakersfield (AHL).
Jones has been effective in a limited fourth-line role, scoring two points (1G / 1A) in eight games, but will return to the AHL. The 27-year-old forward has 66 points (33G / 33A) in 292 career games.
Just one week into his tenure with the Oilers, after being acquired in a trade from the Pittsburgh Penguins, Jarry suffered a lower-body injury and has not played since. He is likely still at least two weeks away from returning to the lineup. The Oilers have rotated between Calvin Pickard and Connor Ingram during Jarry's absence.
After playing three straight for the Oilers, Ingram had the night off in their most recent game, but returns to the crease on Wednesday against the Boston Bruins. The 28-year-old Ingram suffered his first loss of the season in his previous outing, allowing three goals on 32 shots (.906 SV%) in a 3-2 loss to the Calgary Flames, but has been solid in his limited action, posting a 2.35 GAA and .915 SV% in three games (2-1-0). The Oilers enter Wednesday's contest as -188 home favorites against a Bruins team with just three wins in their last 10 games (3-5-2).
Andrew Mangiapane will draw back into Edmonton's lineup on Wednesday against the Boston Bruins, sending Lazar back to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 30-year-old Lazar has two goals in 20 games this season.
Alec Regula will draw back into Edmonton's lineup on Wednesday against the Boston Bruins, resulting in Stillman returning to the press box as a healthy scratch. Stillman has zero points in three games with the Oilers this season while averaging 11:43 time-on-ice.
Riley Stillman will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday, allowing Regula to re-enter the lineup against the Boston Bruins. The 25-year-old Regula is averaging 15:16 time-on-ice and has three points (0G / 3A) in 23 games this season.
Curtis Lazar will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday against the Boston Bruins, allowing Mangiapane to re-enter the lineup. The 29-year-old Mangiapane has 11 points (5G / 6A) in 39 games. He has only one point (1G / 0A) in his last 11 games.
