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Calvin Pickard Starts Game 5 for Oilers, Plus Other Lineup Notes

Calvin Pickard was in the starter’s net at the morning skate for the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. It has been confirmed he will start Game 5 as the team looks to take the series lead for the first time.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / 1 hour ago

Oilers Coach Knoblauch Must Make Choice: Pickard or Skinner

Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch might have made the toughest decision of his career on Tuesday (May 14), when he elected to start goalie Calvin Pickard instead of Stuart Skinner against the Vancouver Canucks in Game 4 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs second round.

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It’s time for the Canucks to take Elias Pettersson off the top power play unit

After a disappointing Game 4 loss, there is no weakness more glaring than what happened to this Vancouver Canucks top power play unit. It hasn’t been all bad this series, as they’ve converted on three of their nine opportunities through their first three games.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 15

Calvin Pickard is ready to capitalize on the biggest opportunity of his career

When Calvin Pickard took the net for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 against the Vancouver Canucks, he was making just his sixth playoff appearance in his professional career.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 15

Calvin Pickard: Oilers Surprising Good News Story

Thanks to well-traveled goalie Calvin Pickard, the Edmonton Oilers pulled even with the Vancouver Canucks in their second-round series. Pickard made headlines last night with an excellent performance in his first playoff start, helping the Oilers gain a critical 3-2 win over the Canucks in Game 4.

Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / May 15

NHL Playoffs: Who Should the Edmonton Oilers Start in Net in Game 5?

In his first-ever Stanley Cup Playoff start, Calvin Pickard led the Edmonton Oilers to a 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks, evening the series at 2-2 on Tuesday night.

Calvin Pickard News / Daily Faceoff / 18 hours ago

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 / ClutchPoints / May 15

Oilers’ Calvin Pickard draws eye-opening Leon Draisaitl take after heroic Game 4 vs. Canucks

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are a time for unsung heroes to be born and NHL franchises to create memorable moments for their fans. Led by backup goalie Calvin Pickard, the Edmonton Oilers evened their second-round series with the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday with a 3-2 win at home in Game 4.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / 20 hours ago

Pickard gets the job done, Bouchard scores the winner in Oilers’ massive 3-2 win in Game 4

After dropping the first game at Rogers Place on Sunday, Tuesday night’s rematch was a massive moment for the Edmonton Oilers. Win, and the series is tied.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / 17 hours ago

Kris Knoblauch’s gutsy bet on Calvin Pickard has turned tide for Oilers vs. Canucks

EDMONTON — Kris Knoblauch speaks softly but the Edmonton Oilers’ coach carries balls the size of an Athabasca oil sands dump truck. To anyone who counts

NHL News / Oilersnation / 1 minute ago

Beyond the Boxscore: Team effort leads to victory for Oilers

The most consistent effort of the series was not to be wasted as the Edmonton Oilers snagged a well-deserved, last-second Game 4 win to even things up at two games apiece.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 15

Pickard and Bouchard Clutch as Oilers Even Series with Canucks

In a dramatic Game 4 that went down to the wire between the Edmonton Oilers and the Vancouver Canucks, the Oilers managed to snatch victory from the jaws of a potential overtime struggle.

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Oilers use late heroics to tie Canucks at two games each

The Edmonton Oilers went from disappointment to ecstasy in 62 seconds on Tuesday night.

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Stanley Cup Playoffs Day 25: Pickard stops 19 in playoff debut as Oilers tie series

The Florida Panthers had a chance to advance to the Conference Finals while Calvin Pickard looked to win in his playoff debut during Tuesday’s playoff action.

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / May 14

Oilers G Calvin Pickard to start Game 4 vs. Canucks

The Edmonton Oilers will start Calvin Pickard in goal in Game 4 of their Western Conference second-round series against the visiting Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.

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 / NHL Trade Talk / May 14

Calvin Pickard Expected to Start for Oilers in Game 4

As per a report by Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, goaltender Calvin Pickard is expected to start for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4. The Oilers are looking to tie their series with the Vancouver Canucks up at two games and after Stuart Skinner struggled in Game 3, allowing four goals on 15 shots, Edmonton will go with a playoff rookie.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 14

Oilers reportedly starting Calvin Pickard in Game 4 against Canucks

It becomes the battle of the third-string goaltenders. After three shaky games against the Canucks in which Stuart Skinner posted a .793 save percentage, he is set to be replaced in net by backup netminder Calvin Pickard for Game 4, according to Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli.

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 / 1 hour ago

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Goaltending has become the story of the Western Conference second-round playoff series between the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers.

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Seeing the Vancouver Canucks in Round Two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is an unexpected delight for their fans. For fans of the Edmonton Oilers, their team’s presence is the bare minimum.