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Pickard signed a two-year, $2 million contract with the Oilers on Friday, per Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff. Pickard had a 12-7-1 record, 2.45 GAA and .909 save percentage in 23 regular-season contests with Edmonton in 2023-24. He's projected to open the 2024-25 campaign as the backup goaltender behind Stuart Skinner. The Oilers also have Jack Campbell under contract for three more seasons with a $5 million annual cap hit, but he spent most of the recent campaign in the minors and seems unlikely to earn a roster spot with Edmonton to start the season if he remains with the franchise.
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Pickard allowed three goals on 35 shots in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Canucks in Game 5. Pickard allowed a goal in each period, including J.T. Miller's game-winner in the final minute of the third. While it wasn't a bad start, Pickard is now 1-1 with five goals allowed on 56 shots over his two playoff starts. The 32-year-old netminder has offered a bit more stability for the Oilers, but it's unclear if he'll again get the nod in Saturday's must-win Game 6. If not, head coach Kris Knoblauch could turn back to Stuart Skinner with the season on the line.
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Pickard will get the starting nod in Game 5 on the road against Vancouver on Thursday, Derek Van Diest of NHL.com reports. Pickard stopped 19 of 21 shots faced in Game 4, posting a .905 save percentage and a 2.00 GAA. While the 32-year-old backstop is making his second straight start, any stumbles by Pickard could see Stuart Skinner reclaim his spot as the No. 1 netminder for Edmonton.
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Pickard stopped 19 of 21 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Canucks in Game 4. Pickard received his first playoff start after making his postseason debut in relief of Stuart Skinner in Sunday's Game 3. Skinner's struggles have opened the door for Pickard to get a chance, and he nearly squandered it after giving up a goal late in the third period to Dakota Joshua. Evan Bouchard answered quickly to give the Oilers the win, which tied the series at two games apiece. Pickard went 12-7-1 with a 2.45 GAA and a .909 save percentage over 23 regular-season outings. Tuesday's effort was far from dominant, but it might just be enough for the 32-year-old to get a longer look between the pipes with the series shifting back to Vancouver for Thursday's Game 5.
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Pickard was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Mike Zeisberger of NHL.com reports, indicating he will patrol the home crease Tuesday in Game 4 versus Vancouver. Pickard will get his first NHL playoff start due to the struggles of Stuart Skinner. The 25-year-old Skinner has surrendered 12 goals on 58 shots en route to a 1-2 record during Edmonton's second-round series against the Canucks. Pickard posted a 12-7-1 record with a 2.45 GAA and a .909 save percentage in 23 outings during the 2023-24 regular season.
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Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | Result | W | L | GA | SA | SV | SV% | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18 | @  |
L 5-1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 13 | 0.929 | 1.6 |
| 4/17 | @  |
L 5-2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 19 | 0.826 | -0.2 |
| 4/15 | vs  |
W 9-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 |
| 4/13 | vs  |
L 3-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 |
| 4/12 | vs |
L 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 25 | 0.893 | 2 |
| 4/10 | vs  |
W 5-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 |
| 4/06 | @  |
W 4-2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 35 | 33 | 0.943 | 9.6 |
Upcoming Games
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| 10/12 | vs  |
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| 10/13 | vs |
8:00 PM |
| 10/15 | vs  |
10:00 PM |
| 10/17 | @  |
8:00 PM |
| 10/19 | @  |
4:00 PM |
| 10/22 | vs  |
9:00 PM |
Career Stats
| Year | GP | W | L | OTL | Min | GA | SO | GAA | PIM | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 23 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 1296 | 53 | 1 | 2.45 | 2 | 116.1 |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 126 | 9 | 0 | 4.29 | 0 | 8.6 |
| 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 304 | 16 | 0 | 3.16 | 0 | 16.2 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 165 | 15 | 0 | 5.45 | 0 | -3.2 |
| 2018 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 747 | 48 | 1 | 3.86 | 2 | 42.7 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 63 | 4 | 0 | 3.81 | 0 | 0.8 |
| 2016 | 50 | 15 | 31 | 1 | 2820 | 140 | 2 | 2.98 | 2 | 211.7 |
| 2015 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 985 | 42 | 1 | 2.56 | 0 | 98.4 |
| 2014 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 895 | 35 | 0 | 2.35 | 0 | 90.2 |
| 3 Year Avg | 9 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 474 | 21 | 0 | 2.66 | 1 | 38.6 |
| Career | 138 | 47 | 61 | 9 | 7361 | 361 | 5 | 2.94 | 6 |