Calvin Pickard helped Edmonton end its five-game losing streak Saturday by making a season-high 35 saves for a 2-1 Oilers victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C.
Calvin Pickard earned his second straight start after putting in a 35-save performance against the Carolina Hurricanes on March 1. However, Pickard was lit up like a Christmas tree, giving up four ...
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Calvin Pickard made 35 saves, and the Edmonton Oilers ended a five-game losing streak with a 3-1 win against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on Saturday. Leon Draisaitl had two assists to extend his point streak to 11 games (nine goals, seven assists) for the Oilers (35-21-4). Adam Henrique and Corey Perry scored.
It was just the performance Edmonton needed. Calvin Pickard provided steady play in net, Connor McDavid earned career assist No. 700 and the Oilers got back into the win column.
Calvin Pickard will make back-to-back starts for the Edmonton Oilers. The backup will get the call against the visiting Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday, coach Kris Knoblauch said after morning skate. Pickard allowed just one goal on 36 shots in Edmonton's win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday.
The Florida Panthers and Colorado Avalanche have loaded up for Stanley Cup runs. The Boston Bruins have thrown in the towel.
TSN: Pierre LeBrun on the Edmonton Oilers, who have struggled of late. Fans may want their goaltending situation addressed, but that may not be a priority for them. Jennifer Hedger: “How about the situation in Edmonton right now? We’ve been seeing the puck in the back of their net quite a bit lately.