Head coach Kris Knoblauch predicted the Edmonton Oilers would need Stuart Skinner back in net at some point in the playoffs.
Calvin Pickard’s health prompted that change for Saturday’s Game 3 of a second-round playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights with the Oilers leading 2-0.
Knoblauch said before the game that Pickard’s status was day-to-day.
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.
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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.
Pickard didn’t participate in Saturday’s pre-game skate, however.
Skinner prepared for his first playoff action since he was pulled in the second game of a first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings.
“Not the situation that we …