Oilers' Pickard Confirmed Starter in Minnesota as Jarry Sidelined

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Calvin Pickard, the Edmonton Oilers' current No. 1 goaltender, is confirmed to start Saturday's road game against Minnesota. This move comes as Tristan Jarry is sidelined on injured reserve with a lower-body injury sustained Thursday versus Boston. Pickard has posted a 3-4-2 record this season, accompanied by a 3.91 GAA and an .858 save percentage. The Wild's offense averages 3.03 goals per game. He will be between the pipes as announced by Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels.