Matt Tomkins Slated to Start for Oilers Against Ducks Thursday

Matt Tomkins is scheduled to make his second start in three games when the Oilers host the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday. Tomkins made his first NHL appearance since the 2023-24 season on Sunday, stopping 27 of 28 shots in a 4-1 win against the Rangers. He faces a tough matchup against an Anaheim squad averaging 3.60 goals per game, which ranks sixth overall in the NHL.