With Stuart Skinner still out day-to-day, Calvin Pickard will get his third consecutive start for the first time this season. Pickard rebounded from his debacle in Seattle with a solid 26-save win over the Flames on Saturday, lifting his record to 18-8-1 despite an .899 save percentage.

The Oilers find themselves in a crucial transitional phase, preparing for their first game without McDavid and Draisaitl due to injuries. Defenceman Jake Walman has emphasized the need for the rest of the team to raise their performance levels.

The way the Oilers played in Vegas should have the Golden Knights’ attention ahead of a potential second-round series.