Podkolzin scored a goal and added three hits in Thursday's 9-4 win over the Kraken.
Podkolzin has two goals and an assist, as well as 12 hits, over his last five games. The 24-year-old put the Oilers ahead 2-0 just 17 seconds after Connor McDavid opened the scoring. Podkolzin's usage in a top-six role, in addition to his physicality, makes him intriguing in a variety of fantasy formats. For the season, he's at five goals, six helpers, 43 shots on net, 82 hits and a plus-7 rating through 28 appearances. He's on track to challenge for the first 30-point campaign of his career.
Podkolzin scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Panthers.
Podkolzin stretched the Oilers' lead to 4-1 in the second period. While they bent under pressure over the remainder of that frame, the lead held, with the 24-year-old's goal standing as the game-winner. He's picked up just four points over 12 outings in November despite primarily working on the second line. For the season, he's at four goals, nine points, 36 shots on net, 72 hits and a plus-6 rating. Podkolzin's on track to surpass the career-best 26 points he put up as a rookie with the Canucks in 2021-22.
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Oilers' Vasily Podkolzin: Scores in Thursday's loss
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Podkolzin scored a goal and added three hits in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Blue Jackets.
Podkolzin has two goals and an assist over his last five games. The 24-year-old has been consistently in a middle-six role over the last few weeks, but he could lose some minutes with Zach Hyman (wrist) set for his season debut Saturday versus the Hurricanes. Podkolzin has three goals, eight points, 32 shots on net, 63 hits, 13 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 19 appearances, so he'll still bring depth scoring and physical play regardless of his place in the lineup.
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Oilers' Vasily Podkolzin: Ends scoring drought
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Podkolzin scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Stars.
Podkolzin ended a six-game goal drought with a snap shot at the 3:40 mark of the first period, but the Stars completed the comeback and ended up winning after a thrilling shootout. Despite occupying a second-line role, Podkolzin has only two goals this campaign while posting a measly 7.7 percent shooting percentage through 15 appearances.
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Oilers' Vasily Podkolzin: Two-point performance in win
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Podkolzin scored a goal, added an assist and logged two hits in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Canadiens.
Podkolzin's goal with 1:09 left in the third period was the game-winner, and it was also his first tally of the season. The 24-year-old is up to four points, eight shots on net, 28 hits, six blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over eight appearances this season. He's been firmly in a third-line role with no power-play time, which will make it tough for the winger to carve out high-end offense. He had 24 points over 82 regular-season outings in a similar role last year.
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Oilers' Vasily Podkolzin: Offers helper in win
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Podkolzin notched an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Canucks.
The helper was Podkolzin's first point in two games this season. He's added four shots on net, eight hits and a minus-1 rating while filling a third-line role. Podkolzin had 24 points in 82 regular-season contests in 2024-25, often featuring in a second-line spot alongside Leon Draisaitl, but that's not something that's currently available with Draisaitl playing on the first line. As such, don't expect much offense from Podkolzin this year unless the Oilers shake up their lineup in a significant way.
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Oilers' Vasily Podkolzin: Set to rejoin team Wednesday
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Head coach Kris Knoblauch said Sunday that Podkolzin (personal) is expected to return to Edmonton on Tuesday, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.
Podkolzin will rejoin the team at practice Wednesday, though he won't play in that night's preseason game versus the Kraken. However, the 24-year-old will suit up against the Canucks on Friday, according to Brar. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Podkolzin should be good to go for Opening Night against the Flames on Oct. 8.
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Oilers' Vasily Podkolzin: Stepping away from team
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Podkolzin is stepping away from the Oilers on Wednesday for a leave of absence following the unexpected death of his father.
Podkolzin is set to return to Russia to be with his family. It is not yet clear how long he'll be away from the Oilers. The winger, who signed a three-year extension Tuesday, will slot back into a middle-six role when he returns to Edmonton.
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Oilers' Vasily Podkolzin: Locked up by Edmonton
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Podkolzin inked a three-year, $8.85 million contract extension with the Oilers on Tuesday, per Chris Johnston of The Athletic.
Podkolzin is receiving a considerable raise from his previous contract, which carried a $1 million AAV. The 24-year-old set career highs in assists (16), hits (211), and games played (82) during the 2024-25 regular season, and he'll remain a key piece in Edmonton's quest to win the Stanley Cup. The 2019 first-round selection could be a sleeper option in fantasy drafts if he sticks on a line with Leon Draisaitl, which was the case for the 2025 postseason. Podkolzin's new deal will begin in 2026-27.
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Oilers' Vasily Podkolzin: Gets team's only goal in loss
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Podkolzin scored a goal in a 5-1 loss to Florida on Tuesday in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
It was a matter of too little, too late -- Podkolzin drove the net and finally solved Sergei Bobrovsky at 15:18 of the third. It was Edmonton's first and only goal. He finished with three goals and seven assists in 22 games this postseason.
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Oilers' Vasily Podkolzin: Two-point effort in win
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Podkolzin scored a goal on two shots, added an assist, doled out five hits and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Panthers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Podkolzin had put up just one assist over his previous 11 games. While he's seen a larger role at times this postseason, he is currently occupying a fourth-line spot. The physical winger is at two goals, seven assists, 15 shots on net, 92 hits, 18 PIM and a plus-8 rating across 20 playoff appearances.
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Oilers' Vasily Podkolzin: Garners helper Thursday
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Podkolzin notched an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Kings in Game 6.
Podkolzin picked up an assist in four of six contests during the first round. The physical winger added just three shots on net, 29 hits, 10 PIM and a plus-3 rating against the Kings. Podkolzin will need to maintain that toughness against the Golden Knights' gritty and skilled bottom six as the Oilers advance to the second round of the playoffs.
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Oilers' Vasily Podkolzin: Adds assist in win
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Podkolzin notched an assist and six hits in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Kings in Game 5.
Podkolzin has picked up a helper in three of the last four contests. Despite his success on offense, he has seen less than 10 minutes of ice time in three of those games, including a playoff-low 7:20 in Tuesday's win. The winger has added two shots on net, 27 hits and a plus-2 rating over five postseason appearances.
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Oilers' Vasily Podkolzin: Helpers in consecutive contests
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Podkolzin notched an assist and seven hits in Friday's 7-4 win over the Kings in Game 3.
Podkolzin has a helper in each of the last two contests. The 23-year-old forward has added 14 hits, two shots on net and 10 PIM over three playoff contests. He hasn't consistently been in the top six during the postseason, and that will limit his ability to get on the scoresheet regularly. Podkolzin still offers some fantasy appeal for his toughness, but don't expect steady scoring.
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Oilers' Vasily Podkolzin: Logs assist in defeat
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Podkolzin picked up an assist and two shots on goal in just 8:37 of ice time in Thursday's 4-3 loss against the Panthers.
Podkolzin picked up an assist on Brett Kulak's first-period goal to get himself on the scoresheet, but the former Canuck has struggled to tickle the twine this year. The 23-year-old Podkolzin has just six goals on the season and none in his past 15 games, a far cry from where many thought he could be after the immense potential he displayed in his age-20 season, as he racked up 14 goals. However, with 21 points so far, Podkolzin is on pace to set a new career high in overall scoring, and his physical game has really ratcheted up. The 2019 first-round pick has logged 14 hits across the past four games, and he is on pace for over 180 for the season.
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Oilers' Vasily Podkolzin: Manages assist in overtime win
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Podkolzin recorded an assist, two hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blackhawks.
Podkolzin helped out on a Jeff Skinner tally in the third period. Those two wingers got a look on Leon Draisaitl's line after both had seen bottom-six usage recently. The helper ended a six-game slump for Podkolzin, who has seen a large portion of his time in a second-line spot this season. He's reached the 20-point mark for the first time since 2021-22 and has added 81 shots on net, 118 hits, 22 PIM and a plus-8 rating over 54 appearances.
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Oilers' Vasily Podkolzin: Adds helper in win
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Podkolzin logged an assist, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Utah.
Podkolzin notched an assist for the second time in three contests. While he didn't score in December, he logged five assists, 21 shots and 26 hits over 13 outings while maintaining his second-line spot. The physical winger is up to 13 points, 55 shots on net, 81 hits, 16 PIM and a plus-7 rating through 37 games this season. Podkolzin maintains deep-league appeal in fantasy since he's seeing even-strength minutes alongside Leon Draisaitl.
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Oilers' Vasily Podkolzin: Goal streak at three games
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Podkolzin scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Avalanche.
Podkolzin scored for the third straight game Saturday. He has five points over his last five outings, putting him at eight points with 34 shots on net, 55 hits, 11 PIM and a plus-1 rating across 24 contests overall. Podkolzin is an intriguing option for fantasy managers in deeper formats, as he has found success alongside Leon Draisaitl on the Oilers' second line, and he offers a bit of physicality for the times when his offense is quiet.
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Oilers' Vasily Podkolzin: Finally scores first goal of season
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Podkolzin scored a goal and added three hits in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Rangers.
Podkolzin has gotten top-six looks despite his sporadic offense, and he finally rewarded head coach Kris Knoblauch's faith. The winger opened the scoring at 17:34 of the first period, adding a goal to his five assists over 22 outings this season. He's also produced 52 hits, 31 shots on net, 11 PIM and a minus-1 rating. If Podkolzin can build off of this effort, he'll have appeal in deeper fantasy formats.
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Oilers' Vasily Podkolzin: Snaps seven-game point drought
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Podkolzin picked two apples Tuesday in a 5-2 win over Ottawa.
Podkolzin snapped a seven-game point drought with the helpers and looked like a natural playing with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. The winger has high-end potential and could become a fantasy star if he can show some consistency with the Oilers' big two. He'll need to start shooting more, though -- Podkolzin hasn't scored a goal since the 2022-23 season, and he has just 27 shots in 20 games this campaign. Still, it was a big game for the talented winger, who was plus-2 and had two takeaways, three hits and three blocks.
