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Oilers' Brett Kulak: Generates assist Thursday
Kulak notched an assist, three shots on goal, four blocked shots, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Avalanche.
A heavily rotated Oilers team stood no chance against the full force of the Avalanche's lineup. Kulak saw a season-high 20:49 of ice time in the contest, but he'll likely be back in his familiar third-pairing role for the start of the playoffs. The Oilers begin their first-round series against the Kings on Monday. Kulak concludes the regular season with 16 points, 94 shots on net, 88 blocked shots and 77 hits over 82 appearances.
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Oilers' Adam Erne: Reassigned to minors
Erne was demoted to AHL Bakersfield on Friday.
Erne went pointless in his last 11 outings, which no doubt factored into the decision to return him the the Condors for their playoff run. On the year, the 28-year-old forward played in just 24 NHL games while garnering a mere two points. Given his limited productivity, Erne shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of offensive upside.
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Oilers' Philip Broberg: Headed back to minors
Broberg was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Friday.
Broberg played in 12 games for the Oilers this season in which he generated two assists, four hits and six shots while averaging 11:37 of ice time. With the Oilers' blue line healthy, the 22-year-old Broberg will be better suited to help the Condors make a run in the Calder Cup playoffs. Having said that, if Edmonton needs a defenseman, Borberg figures to be atop the list of potential call-ups.
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Oilers' Dylan Holloway: Power-play goal in finale
Holloway scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Avalanche.
With Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl both scratched, Holloway saw his first extended look on Edmonton's power play unit this season. The 22-year-old forward made the opportunity count, deflecting a Philip Broberg shot for the Oilers' lone tally in the loss. Holloway was effective down the stretch, posting three goals and five points in his final six games after recording just four points (three goals, one assist) in his first 32 contests this season.
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Oilers' Calvin Pickard: Enters in relief
Pickard stopped 13 of 14 shots in relief of Stuart Skinner on Thursday in a 5-1 loss to the Avalanche.
Pickard started the second period in net after Skinner surrendered four goals in the opening frame. Colorado would ease off the throttle, scoring just once on Pickard, though Edmonton couldn't overcome the early deficit, leaving Skinner with the loss. The 32-year-old Pickard was solid in a backup role this year, going 12-7-1 with a .909 save percentage and 2.45 GAA.
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Oilers' Stuart Skinner: Struggles in finale
Skinner allowed four goals on 13 shots before he was replaced by Calvin Pickard in the second period of Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Avalanche.
It certainly wasn't what Skinner had in mind for his final tuneup before the post-season -- the Avs scored four times in the first 10:17 of the opening period before Skinner was replaced by Pickard to start the second. The 25-year-old Skinner had won three of his previous four outings prior to Thursday, posting a .921 save percentage in that span. He'll wrap up the regular season 36-16-5 with a .905 save percentage and 2.62 GAA. Skinner figures to be back between the pipes when the Oilers open the playoffs Monday at home versus the Kings.
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Oilers' Cody Ceci: Playing Thursday
Ceci (rest) will play Thursday versus Colorado, per the NHL media site.
Ceci was a healthy scratch for Wednesday's 5-2 loss to Arizona to keep him fresh for the playoffs. He has five goals, 25 points, 89 hits and 106 blocks in 78 appearances in 2023-24.
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Oilers' Stuart Skinner: Starting in Colorado
Skinner will guard the road goal versus the Avalanche on Thursday, per the NHL media site.
Skinner has gone 3-1-1 with 10 goals allowed on 118 shots over five outings in April. He'll get one more tune-up versus the Avalanche in preparation for the playoffs. Skinner may have a tough time getting a win, as the Oilers' entire top line and first defense pairing is being rested for Thursday's game, while the Avalanche will have all of their key players in the lineup.
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Oilers' Darnell Nurse: Will play Thursday
Nurse (rest) is drawing back into the lineup Thursday versus Colorado, per the NHL media site.
Nurse was a healthy scratch in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to Arizona so that he could get some rest before the playoffs. He has 10 goals, 32 points, 79 PIM, 181 shots, 167 hits and 169 blocks in 80 appearances this season while serving in a top-four capacity.
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Oilers' Evander Kane: Remains out Thursday
Kane (undisclosed) won't play Thursday versus the Avalanche, Oilers play-by-by announcer Jack Michaels reports.
Unlike the other six players out of the lineup Thursday, Kane is still working through an injury. His status for Game 1 of the playoffs has yet to be determined. Kane missed three games to end the regular season, finishing with 44 points, 250 hits, 85 PIM and 220 shots on net in 77 appearances.
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Oilers' Mattias Ekholm: Healthy scratch Thursday
Ekholm (rest) won't be in the lineup Thursday versus Colorado, Oilers play-by-by announcer Jack Michaels reports.
Ekholm will finish the regular season with 11 goals, 56 points, 136 hits and 93 blocks in 79 contests. After getting a breather, the 33-year-old figures to draw back into the lineup in a top-four capacity for Game 1 of the playoffs.
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Oilers' Evan Bouchard: Among healthy scratches for finale
Bouchard will rest for Thursday's game versus the Avalanche, Oilers play-by-by announcer Jack Michaels reports.
Bouchard will finish above a point-per-game pace for the regular season with 18 goals and 64 assists over 81 appearances. The 24-year-old racked up 35 of those 82 points on the power play. Bouchard should be back in a top-four role and on the first power-play unit for the Oilers' opening game of the playoffs.
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Oilers' Zach Hyman: Resting Thursday
Hyman (rest) will not play Thursday versus the Avalanche, according to Oilers play-by-by announcer Jack Michaels.
Edmonton is focused on resting key players for the postseason, including Hyman. The 31-year-old figures to be back in a top-six role for Game 1 of the playoffs. Hyman provided 77 points in 80 regular-season contests, including a career-high 54 goals.
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Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Taking Thursday off
Nugent-Hopkins will rest for Thursday's game versus the Avalanche, Oilers play-by-by announcer Jack Michaels reports.
Nugent-Hopkins will miss just his second game of the year. He ends the regular season with 67 points, including 26 on the power play, over 80 games, well off the pace that saw him produce 104 points last season. The 31-year-old should be back for Game 1 of the playoffs.
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Oilers' Connor McDavid: Resting Thursday
McDavid will sit out for rest Thursday versus the Avalanche, Oilers play-by-by announcer Jack Michaels reports.
McDavid ends another excellent regular season with 32 goals and 100 assists over 76 appearances. He should be fine for Game 1 of the playoffs.
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Oilers' Leon Draisaitl: Gets Thursday's game off
Draisaitl (rest) will be a healthy scratch Thursday against Colorado, according to Oilers play-by-by announcer Jack Michaels.
Draisaitl will finish the 2023-24 regular season with 41 goals and 106 points in 81 contests. He's just resting before the playoffs, so Draisaitl should resume his normal duties in a top-six capacity and as part of Edmonton's first power-play unit in Game 1 of the postseason.
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Oilers' Brad Malone: Calling it career after season
Malone will hang up his skates following the conclusion of AHL Bakersfield's 2023-24 campaign.
Despite being on a two-way deal, Malone has spent the entire campaign down in the minors, where he serves as the captain of the Condors. His veteran presence is likely what convinced the Oilers to keep him without the organization considering he has played in just 18 NHL games over the last five seasons. Selected by the Avalanche in the fourth round of the 2007 NHL Draft, Malone went on to play 217 NHL contests, tallying 14 goals and 18 assists.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| GF AVG | GA AVG | Power Play | |
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| Team | 3.53 | 2.85 | 26.3 |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| Z. Hyman C Zach Hyman C | Rest |
| L. Draisaitl C Leon Draisaitl C | Rest |
| C. McDavid C Connor McDavid C | Rest |
| E. Bouchard D Evan Bouchard D | Rest |
| R. Nugent-Hopkins C Ryan Nugent-Hopkins C | Rest |
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