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Leon Draisaitl became the first German-born player in NHL history to get 1,000 points on Tuesday. The 30-year-old forward reached the milestone by getting the secondary assist on Zach Hyman 's power-play goal for the Edmonton Oilers at 11:38 of the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
Goaltender Tristan Jarry and forward Samuel Poulin were acquired by Edmonton, while Pittsburgh received goaltender Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak and a 2029 second-round pick. Jarry arrives after appearing in 14 games for Pittsburgh this season, producing a 9-3-1 record with a 2.66 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage.
The Penguins and Oilers meet for the first time since their big trade, and all eyes are on whether Stuart Skinner will make his Pittsburgh debut.
The Edmonton Oilers have spent the first two months of this season frustrating, confusing and occasionally daring people to doubt them. On Tuesday night in Pittsburgh, they reminded everyone why that’s a bad idea.
There are few forwards in Bakersfield this year who could have a material impact on Edmonton’s postseason. Condors currently on the NHL roster (Max Jones) or on the NHL injury list (Connor Clattenburg) aren’t eligible for the ranking. Here’s a look at the current recall ranking among forwards.
The Pittsburgh Penguins will look to stop the bleeding against the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night.
In an attempt to solve their goaltending woes, the Edmonton Oilers acquired Tristan Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins Friday while sending the much-maligned Stuart Skinner the other way. Edmonton needed to make a move in goal, but is Jarry really the answer?
The Oilers acquired goaltender Tristan Jarry from the Penguins on Friday. Jerome Miron / Imagn Images The Edmonton Oilers looked strong Thursday night in a convincing 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings.