Connor Ingram faces Vegas Sunday, and the Oilers' lack of attention to detail and defensive lapses against the Wild offer little confidence for his starting debut.

Calvin Pickard came up with a strong effort and some heroic saves, giving his Oilers a chance to win, but the Minnesota Wild outplayed and outclassed the Oil in a 5-2 win.

Let's do this! The Cult of Hockey podcast by the Faithful and for the Faithful! Tonight David Staples of the Edmonton Journal digs into the Edmonton Oilers' 5-2 loss to the Wild of Minnesota. In this episode of the Cult of Hockey podcast,

Matt Boldy scored twice, Filip Gustavsson made 28 saves and the Minnesota Wild beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Saturday for their seventh straight victory.

The Oilers continue to make significant changes around their core evident across the 2025-26 roster. Justin Berl / The massive roster churn of the Edmonton Oilers in recent seasons has had an impact on the organization in multiple ways.

Calvin Pickard delivered a candid reaction after Tristan Jarry went down injured, admitting he knew immediately the situation was serious for the Edmonton Oilers. With the team gaining momentum, the concern in goal arrives at a challenging time.

Oilers goaltender Tristan Jarry was hurt during Thursday’s win over the Boston Bruins. He exited late in the second period after pushing across his crease on a save attempt. Calvin Pickard replaced him and finished the game, which the Oilers won 3-1.

Newly acquired from the Pittsburgh Penguins, goaltender Tristan Jarry lasted only three games before being sidelined. He left the Edmonton Oilers' game on Thursday against the Boston Bruins. Calvin Pickard came in relief to secure the 3-1 win for the team.