The Edmonton Oilers have chosen Calvin Pickard to start in goal for Game 1 of their second-round playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights. Pickard, who stepped in for Stuart Skinner in the first round, posted an impressive 4-0 record with a 2.93 goals-against average and .893 save percentage. Coach Kris Knoblauch has indicated that the goaltending situation is fluid, suggesting Skinner could return to the net at any point.

Despite Pickard's success, Knoblauch emphasized that both goalies are capable of winning games, hinting at a potential rotation. Edmonton's penalty kill has shown significant improvement recently, a crucial element as they prepare to face a physically dominant Golden Knights team. The Oilers will need to capitalize on their scoring opportunities in tight spaces to succeed, as they have scored a large portion of their goals from right in front of the net.