Social media in Edmonton ramped up today with news that the Edmonton Oilers had waived back-up goalie Calvin Pickard, beloved by many fans for his solid playoff performances two years running.

The Edmonton Oilers have placed beloved goaltender Calvin Pickard on waivers, while the Calgary Flames put center Justin Kirkland on the wire.

With defenseman Mattias Ekholm's hat trick on Monday evening, the Edmonton Oilers officially made NHL history.

It was 3-0 Sharks after a Keystone Cops performance to start the game, and the Oilers could not chip away at the San Jose lead in the second. But the Oilers poured it on in the third. Leon Draisaitl drew it to 3-1. And Edmonton potted two 6-on-5 goals late to send it to O/T.

The Edmonton Oilers looked dead in the water Friday night. Down 3-0 after two periods against the San Jose Sharks, they had no business winning this game.

The Edmonton Oilers will try to extend their winning streak to four games when they host the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night at Rogers Place.Goaltender Tristan Jarry is expected to get the start

Despite the high total, our Ducks vs. Oilers predictions expect these squads to prioritize defense in Edmonton tonight.

Monday Night Hockey on Prime continues today with a Pacific Division matchup between the Anaheim Ducks and the Edmonton Oilers. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.