Edmonton Oilers News

Dickinson has recently been promoted to the top line alongside Connor Bedard and will be a game-time decision on Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 29-year-old Dickinson has seven points (4G / 3A) in 20 games this season.

Jarry has earned his second consecutive start for the first time this season as he hosts Winnipeg in PIttsburgh on Friday. The 29-year-old is coming off his best performance to date vs. Tampa Bay (.914 SV%) in his previous start but has struggled mightily all season with his 1-2-1 record, 4.72 GAA and .863 SV%. He draws the unfortunate task of the Winnipeg Jets, who currently hold the NHL's best record with their 16-3-0 record and lead the NHL in goals per game (4.21).

Brown has played two games with the Oilers this season, registering four blocks and three hits while averaging 11:29 of ice time. The 30-year-old has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL, his first exposure to the league since the 2018-19 season.

Hyman is battling an undisclosed ailment and will miss his first game of the season on Thursday. The 32-year-old Hyman, coming off a career-best 54 goal campaign, has struggled in the 2024-25 campaign, with only eight points (3G / 5A) in eight games. New acquired Kasperi Kapanen, claimed from waivers yesterday, will draw into the lineup to make his Oilers debut.

Kapanen struggled to establish himself with the Blues, in and out of the lineup this season, being limited to only one point (1G / 0A) in 10 games. As a result, he was placed on waivers by the Blues and ultimately claimed by the Oilers. He has 23 points (7G / 16A) in 83 total games with the Blues over the previous two seasons.

Alexandre Texier will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, allowing Joseph to return to the lineup. The 27-year-old Joseph had three points (1G / 2A) in his first six games but has only tallied one assist in seven games since.

Originally expected to be a minor injury, the Hurricanes have revealed that Andersen will be sidelined for approximately 8-12 weeks after undergoing a procedure on his knee. Pyotr Kochetkov has filled in admirably in Andersen's absence and should continue to do so with Spencer Martin as his backup.

Brown returns to Bakersfield after playing two games with the Oilers, registering four blocks and three hits while averaging 11:29 of ice time. Brown's demotion could mean Viktor Arvidsson is ready to return from his undisclosed injury.

Kapanen struggled to establish himself with the Blues, in and out of the lineup this season, being limited to only one point (1G / 0A) in 10 games, resulting in him being placed on waivers. He has 23 points (7G / 16A) in 83 total games with the Blues over the previous two seasons.

Zack Bolduc will draw back into the lineup for the Blues on Tuesday, resulting in Joseph being a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old Joseph is averaging 12:19 time-on-ice and has four points (2G / 2A) in 13 games this season.

The Penguins will turn to Jarry between the pipes for the second time in three games since his return from a conditioning loan in the AHL. Jarry struggled in his return to action, allowing five goals on 38 shots (.868 SV%) in a 6-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Penguins enter the action on Tuesday as +135 home underdogs against a Tampa Bay Lightning club that has outscored their opposition 8-1 during a two-game winning streak.

Brown has been an NHL regular the past five seasons but will make his season debut with the Oilers on Monday after spending the beginning portion of the season in the AHL. The 30-year-old Brown has two points (0G / 2A) in 12 games with the Bakersfield Condors (AHL) this season.

Kapanen has struggled to establish himself with the Blues, in and out of the lineup this season, being limited to only one point (1G / 0A) in 10 games while averaging 11:19 time-on-ice through 10 games. He has 23 points (7G / 16A) in 83 total games with the Blues over the previous two seasons.

Levi has struggled this season with the Sabres and has been sent down to the Rochester Americans (AHL). The 22-year-old Levi has a 3.95 GAA an .870 SV% in seven games this season (2-5-0).

For the first time since October 16th, the fifth game of the season, the Penguins will turn to Jarry between the pipes on Friday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. After a forgettable start to the season, posting an abysmal 5.47 GAA and .836 SV% in three outings (1-1-0), Jarry was sent down to the Wilke-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL) for a conditioning stint. In five AHL games (4-1-0), Jarry posted a solid 2.16 GAA and .926 SV%. The Penguins enter the action on Friday as -127 road favorites against a Blue Jackets club riding a six-game losing skid.