Draisaitl left Thursday’s game vs. San Jose and is doubtful to return.
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Stastney (upper-body) will not play in Dallas on Thursday.
Stastney was a surprise scratch on Thursday, with the team not announcing his absence prior to warmups. The Predators added that Stastney is considered day-to-day with the injury.
Goalie Start
Jarry will start in St. Louis on Thursday.
After back-to-back forgettable performances (0-2-0), allowing eight goals on 19 combined shots (.579 SV%), Jarry responded with his best performance of the season, saving all 31 shots he faced in a 1-0 win over the Ottawa Senators. He will return to the crease on Thursday, looking to improve his 3.21 GAA and .891 SV% through 31 appearances this season (13-11-5) against a St. Louis Blues team riding a league-best 10-game winning streak. The Penguins enter Thursday's contest as +195 road underdogs against the Blues.
Frederic (lower-body) is hopeful to return for the final game of Edmonton's current road trip.
Goalie Start
Pickard will start in San Jose on Thursday.
The Oilers are riding a two-game winning streak and will roll with Pickard between the pipes for a fourth consecutive game when they face the San Jose Sharks on Thursday. Pickard was solid in his most recent game, saving 20 of 22 shots (.909 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. The 32-year-old Pickard has a 2.69 GAA and .899 SV% in 31 appearances this season (19-8-1).
Edmonton has signed Josh Samanski to a two-year, entry-level contract.
Samanski is an undrafted German forward that has spent the past five seasons playing in Germany (DEL). The 23-year-old scored 40 points (14G / 26A) in 52 games with the Straubing Tigers.
McDavid (undisclosed) skated at Edmonton's practice on Tuesday for the first time since his injury.
McDavid will miss a fifth consecutive game on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights but appears to be inching closer to a return. Few updates have been provided surrounding McDavid's injury but his presence at practice on Tuesday an encouraging sign. The 28-year-old McDavid is averaging 22:08 time-on-ice and has 90 points (26G / 64A) in 63 games this season.
Goalie Start
Pickard will start in Vegas on Tuesday.
After allowing five goals on 29 shots (.828 SV%) in a 6-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken, Pickard responded in his next outing, saving 26 of 28 (.929 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames. He will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 32-year-old Pickard has a 2.71 GAA and .899 SV% in 30 appearances this season (18-8-1). The Oilers enter Tuesday's contest as +139 road underdogs against a Golden Knights squad riding a six-game winning streak.
Edmonton has signed Damien Carfagna to a two-year, entry-level contract.
Carfagna is an undrafted defender that has spent the previous three seasons playing collegiate hockey. The 22-year-old defender scored 28 points (7G / 21A) in 38 games with Ohio State University (Big-10) this season.
Line Change
Lazar will draw back into New Jersey's lineup on Monday vs. Minnesota.
Nolan Foote will be a healthy scratch on Monday against the Minnesota Wild, allowing Lazar to re-enter the lineup. The 30-year-old Lazar is averaging 10:37 time-on-ice and has five points (2G / 3A) in 45 games this season.
Goalie Start
Jarry will start vs. Ottawa on Sunday.
Goalie Start
Pickard is expected to start vs. Vegas on Tuesday.
After allowing five goals on 29 shots (.828 SV%) in a 6-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken, Pickard responded in his next outing, saving 26 of 28 (.929 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames. He will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 32-year-old Pickard has a 2.71 GAA and .899 SV% in 30 appearances this season (18-8-1). The Oilers enter Tuesday's contest as +139 road underdogs against a Golden Knights squad riding a six-game winning streak.
Draisaitl (undisclosed) took full part in warmups and is expected to play against the Flames on Saturday.
Lazar (undisclosed) will not play in Minnesota on Saturday.
Draisaitl (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game against the Flames.
Goalie Start
Pickard will start against the Flames on Saturday.
Draisaitl (undisclosed) will participate in the morning skate on Saturday and determine his status vs. Calgary from there.
Draisaitl was originally ruled out for Edmonton's game against Calgary on Saturday but will test out his injury during the team's morning skate and re-determine his availability. The 29-year-old Draisaitl has 101 points and leads the league with 49 goals through 68 games this season.
Line Change
Emberson will draw into the Oilers lineup on Thursday.
Emberson will make his first appearance since March 16th, slotting in for Derek Ryan as the Oilers opt to dress seven defencemen on Thursday. Emberson has zero goals and ten assists in 65 games this season.
Ekholm (undisclosed) is not on the ice for warmups for Thursday's game in Seattle.
Ekholm was a surprise scratch on Thursday, with the team not announcing his absence prior to warmups. John Klingberg will draw into the lineup in his place.
Goalie Start
Pickard will start in Seattle on Thursday.
On the tail-end of a back-to-back, Pickard will be between the pipes on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken. The 32-year-old Pickard was excellent in his most recent start, saving 29 of 30 shots (.967 SV%) in a 7-1 win over the Utah Hockey Club. He has a 2.63 GAA and .901 SV% in 27 appearances this season (17-7-1).