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What to watch in Friday's Stanley Cup playoff action

All six teams have something to prove in Friday's Stanley Cup playoff action

The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs turn seven days old on Friday, and with each passing game, the stakes only get higher.

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Oilers’ Playoff Goalie Deployment Indicates Future Plans

It hasn’t been the start to the playoffs the Oilers imagined for themselves. Back-to-back losses on the road in Los Angeles while surrendering six goals in each game is not ideal.

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / April 25

Oilers turn to G Calvin Pickard to start Game 3 vs. Kings

The Edmonton Oilers are making a goaltender change prior to Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round series against the visiting Los Angeles Kings.

Leon Draisaitl News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?

The '60+ goals in an NHL season' quiz

The 'NHL players with multiple Hart Trophies' quiz

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Calvin Pickard News / Daily Faceoff / April 25

Oilers’ Calvin Pickard to start Game 3 against Kings

The Edmonton Oilers are making a change in the blue paint ahead of Game 3 of their opening-round series of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs versus the Pacific Division rival Los Angeles Kings.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 25

Calvin Pickard starts for the Oilers in Game 3 as lines blend again

Calvin Pickard is set to be thrust into the spotlight of the Edmonton Oilers’ opening round series against the Los Angeles Kings, starting Game 3 Friday night as the series shifts back to Alberta.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / April 25

Oilers Make Crucial Decision in Net Ahead of Must-Win Game 3

The Oilers' goaltending is a mess in these playoffs, and quite frankly, for good chunks of the season, and now they have made a huge decision for Game 3 tonight.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 25

Knee-jerk reactions to first week of NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs

As we move into Games 3 and 4, let's take a look at some knee-jerk reactions to the first week of the NHL playoffs.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 24

The Oilers Need to Change Much More than the Goalie to Win This Series

The easy, and frankly lazy, analysis of the Edmonton Oilers is that they have to start Calvin Pickard in Game 3. I could see that happening. But if the Oilers continue to play sloppily, and the penalty kill continues giving up 10-bell chances, it won’t matter who’s in net.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 23

Oilers Need to Put Calvin Pickard in Net for Game 2 vs. Kings

The Edmonton Oilers need a win in Game 2 of their best-of-seven first-round Western Conference Stanley Cup Playoff series to take home-ice advantage away from the Los Angeles Kings.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 22

Should the Oilers start Stuart Skinner or Calvin Pickard in Game 2 against the Kings?

It’s safe to say Game 1 hasn’t made fans in Edmonton more comfortable about the team’s goaltending situation. The Oilers fell by a score of 6-5 to the Los Angeles Kings, with Stuart Skinner allowing six goals on 30 shots for a .800 save percentage.

Edmonton Oilers News / Last Word On Sports / April 19

Analyzing the Edmonton Oilers Goaltending Struggles

Many questions await in the playoffs, but none are more significant than the question of the Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending.. Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard have not been good this season.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / April 18

Stuart Skinner or Calvin Pickard: Who has the best chance to start Game 1

Playoff time is upon us, and it’s time to take a look at which Edmonton Oilers goalie could get the start in Game 1, and why they deserve it. Today, I’ll be making a case for both Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard and sharing some insight behind my reasoning.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 10