EDMONTON – If something works, sticking with it makes a lot of sense. The Edmonton Oilers [https://www.nhl.com/oilers/] had a lot of things work (and not work) in Game 4 against the Florida Panthers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/florida-panthers]. Bookmark The Hockey News Edmonton Oilers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/] team site to never miss the latest news [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news], game-day [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/game-day] coverage, and more [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/players]. Leon Draisaitl [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/oilers-leon-draisaitl-on-his-rare-costly-mistakes] has been a cheat code during this playoff run, and his one-handed overtime winner last game is only further proof of that. Calvin Pickard has also been up to the task of providing timely saves. TRENDING OILERS STORIES New Oilers Defender Has Boxing Legend Lineage [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/9d313c7e-3543-4f70-91e5-874858a41758.webp] New Oilers Defender Has Boxing Legend Lineage EDMONTON – “I tell everybody that I’m named after him.” [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/new-oilers-defender-has-boxing-legend-lineage] Oilers ‘Stress Chickens’: Why You Need One And Where To Get Them [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/oilers-stress-chickens-why-you-need-one-and-where-to-get-them] 'We Are In The Final For A Reason': Corey Perry Keeps Oilers' Cup Final Loss In Perspective [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/we-are-in-the-final-for-a-reason-corey-perry-keeps-oilers-cup-final-loss-in-perspective] Connor McDavid's Wife Lauren Makes Big Announcement [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/connor-mcdavids-wife-lauren-makes-big-announcement] Oilers Jake Walman And His Unique Pettiness [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/oilers-jake-walman-and-his-unique-pettiness] Oilers Secretive Of New Victory Song, "Pink Pony Club" [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/f1e81ecb-d23a-406b-8a02-20266b8f8593.webp] Oilers Secretive Of New Victory Song, "Pink Pony Club" EDMONTON – “I’m gonna keep on dancing.” [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/oilers-secretive-of-new-victory-song-pink-pony-club] In Game 4, Pickard stopped 22 of the 23 shots fired on net. He has continued his impressive postseason, improving to a 7-0 record. And now, he's set to start his first game since returning from injury. Bob Stauffer (@Bob_Stauffer) on X [https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1933269479053799428/Lmx7yiy7_200x200.jpg] Bob Stauffer (@Bob_Stauffer) on X The @EdmontonOilers morning skate: RNH-McDavid-Brown Podkolzin-Draisaitl-Perry J. Skinner-Henrique-Frederic Kane-Janmark-Arvidsson Kulak-Bouchard Nurse-Stecher Ekholm-Walman Pickard [https://x.com/Bob_Stauffer/status/1933925992701255685?t=4B2zOvvK1LspyRgjs0ep6A&s=19] PICKARD WILL CAPTAIN THE SHIP The Oilers are entrusting Pickard to captain them to victory on Saturday night. During the morning skate he was occupying the starters' net. Stuart Skinner [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/how-oilers-stuart-skinner-is-better-than-darcy-kuemper] and the rest of the Oilers didn't have the start that they wanted in Game 4. Despite Skinner being the best player in an Oilers uniform during the opening period, he was yanked in favor of Pickard, who then displayed the skills that proved it was the right call by Kris Knoblauch. Calvin Pickard & Leon Draisaitl (Jim Rassol-Imagn Images) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/d55fa247-3ce9-4479-b235-f827b6a58d76.jpeg] Calvin Pickard & Leon Draisaitl (Jim Rassol-Imagn Images) OTHER LINEUP CHANGES FOR GAME 5 Evander Kane [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/oilers-evander-kane-fiancee-make-big-announcement] has been relegated to the fourth line. He will be joined by Mattias Janmark and Viktor Arvidsson, who is replacing Kasperi Kapanen. Corey Perry [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/corey-perry-will-cost-oilers-more-in-new-year] Will take Kane's place on the second line alongside Leon Draisaitl and Vasily Podkolzin. Puck drop on Saturday night will be at 6:20 PM Mountain Time. Add us to your Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwn-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] favourites, and never miss a story.
