McDavid left Thursday’s game vs. Edmonton and will not return.
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Draisaitl (undisclosed) will not play in Thursday's game against the Jets.
Oilers' head coach Kris Knoblauch made it clear the team's main priority is having Leon Draisaitl healthy for the playoffs, which could potentially limit his usage down the stretch. The 29-year-old Draisaitl is averaging 21:39 time-on-ice and has 101 points (49G / 52A) in 68 games this season. He had a career-high 55 goals in the 2021-22 season.
Lazar (undisclosed) will not play against the Flames on Thursday.
Lazar was a late scratch on Thursday, with the team not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Kurtis MacDermid will draw into the lineup in his place.
Draisaitl (undisclosed) is doubtful to play vs. Winnipeg on Thursday and considered day-to-day.
Oilers' head coach Kris Knoblauch made it clear the team's main priority is having Leon Draisaitl healthy for the playoffs, which could potentially limit his usage down the stretch. The 29-year-old Draisaitl is averaging 21:39 time-on-ice and has 101 points (49G / 52A) in 68 games this season. He had a career-high 55 goals in the 2021-22 season.
Line Change
Emberson is a healthy scratch for Tuesday's game against Utah.
Emberson will sit for just the third time this season when the Oilers host Utah on Tuesday. Mattias Ekholm (illness) will rejoin the lineup in his place.
Stastney will draw into the Predators lineup on Tuesday.
Stastney will slot right back into the Predators lineup after sitting out Saturday's game in Los Angeles. Jordan Oesterle will sit in his place.
Line Change
Jones is expected to be a healthy scratch on Tuesday vs. Utah.
With Zach Hyman (undisclosed) expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Utah Hockey Club, Jones will head to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old Jones has one point (0G / 1A) and is averaging 9:13 time-on-ice in 12 games this season.
Ekholm (illness) will rejoin Edmonton's lineup vs. Utah on Tuesday.
Ekholm has missed the previous six games for the Oilers, battling an illness, but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Utah Hockey Club. The 34-year-old Ekholm has 27 points (8G / 19A) in 60 games this season. Troy Stecher will exit the lineup to accommodate Ekholm's return.
Hyman (undisclosed) is expected to return vs. Utah on Tuesday.
Hyman did not play on Sunday and saw limited ice-time in the Oilers' previous game, but will likely return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Utah Hockey Club. The 32-year-old Hyman is averaging 19:11 time-on-ice and has 37 points (22G / 15A) in 61 games this season. Max Jones will likely exit the lineup to accommodate Hyman's return.
Goalie Start
PIckard will start vs. Utah on Tuesday.
The Oilers are riding a two-game winning streak and will turn to Pickard between the pipes for the second time in the last three games. Pickard was solid in his previous outing, saving 24 of 25 shots (.960 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime win over the New York Islanders. The 32-year-old goalie has a 2.67 GAA and .898 SV% in 25 appearances this season (16-7-0). The Oilers enter Tuesday's contest as -165 home favorites against the Utah Hockey Club, coming off a 3-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks.
Goalie Start
Jarry will start vs. the Islanders on Tuesday.
The Penguins have won four straight with Jarry tending the twine, and he will return to the crease on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. Jarry has been excellent since making his return from a stint in the AHL, posting a stellar 2.24 GAA and .930 SV% in four outings (4-0-0), a vast improvement of the 3.13 GAA and .892 SV% he has through 26 games this season (12-8-4). The Penguins enter Tuesday's contest as -111 home favorites against an Islanders club coming off an impressive 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers.
Line Change
Jones will draw back into the lineup on Sunday.
Hyman (undisclosed) will not play on Sunday.
Hyman (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Sunday.
Stastney will be a healthy scratch on Saturday.
Goalie Start
Jarry will start Saturday vs. the Devils.
Janmark (illness) will return to the Oilers lineup on Friday.
Janmark missed Thursday's game with an illness but is set to return on Friday against the New York Islanders. The 32-year-old Janmark has settled into a bottom-six role for the Oilers this season, averaging 12:56 time-on-ice and scored 17 points (2G / 15A) in 63 games this season.
Janmark (illness) is a game-time decision on Long Island on Friday.
Janmark was absent from practice on Wednesday, did not play on Thursday, and will be a game-time decision on Friday against the New York Islanders. The 32-year-old Janmark has settled into a bottom-six role for the Oilers this season, averaging 12:56 time-on-ice and scored 17 points (2G / 15A) in 63 games this season.
Kapanen will draw into the Oilers lineup on Thursday..
Kapanen will draw back into the Oilers lineup on Thursday after sitting out Monday's game in Buffalo. Mattias Janmark (illness) will sit in his place.
Janmark (illness) will not play in New Jersey on Thursday.
Janmark was absent from practice on Wednesday due to an illness and is unable to play on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils. The 32-year-old Janmark has settled into a bottom-six role for the Oilers this season, averaging 12:56 time-on-ice and scored 17 points (2G / 15A) in 63 games this season.