Head coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed to reporters that the Oilers goaltender will not be available against the Vegas Golden Knights after he was ruled out for Game 3. Pickard was considered day-to-day with an undisclosed injury.
Pickard appeared uncomfortable and was seen shaking out his left leg after Vegas forward Tomas Hertl landed on his left pad in Game 2 in Las Vegas.
Pickard finished out the 5-4 overtime win with 28 saves, including all seven in overtime. He was lauded by his teammates as a prime reason the Oilers were able to bring a two-game lead home to Rogers Place.
Stuart Skinner took over in Game 3, allowing four goals on 24 shots in a 4-3 loss, with Vegas cutting the Oilers’ series lead to 2-1.
Edmonton hosts Game 4 at 7:30 p.m. MT/ 9:30 p.m. ET on Sportsnet.
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