Oilers to ride with Pickard as Game 1 starter vs. Golden Knights

The Edmonton Oilers are sticking with the hot hand.

Goaltender Calvin Pickard will start Tuesday’s Game 1 against the Vegas Golden Knights, head coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters.

Pickard, a backup for most of the season, replaced starter Stuart Skinner ahead of Game 3 in the opening round and led the Oilers to four straight wins and a series victory over the Los Angeles Kings.

The 33-year-old posted an .893 save percentage and 2.93 goals-against average across five first-round appearances.

In 36 regular-season games, Pickard recorded a .900 save percentage and 2.71 GAA.

Skinner, who led the Oilers to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final last season, struggled badly in his two starts, allowing 11 goals on 58 shots.

Live coverage of Tuesday’s Game 1 in Vegas is available on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ beginning at 9:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. MT.

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