What Happened
Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock told reporters Tuesday that Tristan Jarry will start in goal for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Vancouver Canucks. Jarry joined Edmonton from the Pittsburgh Penguins last season and posted a .857 save percentage and 3.86 goals-against average in 19 games with the Oilers. He also played one playoff game, allowing four goals on eight shots. Canucks forward Jason Dickinson will not play as he continues to rehab a foot injury he re-aggravated during training camp.
Key Details
- Jarry was acquired by Edmonton from Pittsburgh last season.
- Jarry's Oilers numbers: .857 save percentage and 3.86 goals-against average in 19 games.
- Jarry allowed four goals on eight shots in his one playoff appearance for Edmonton.
- Dickinson re-aggravated a foot injury in training camp and is rehabbing.
- Puck drop is 10 p.m. ET on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.
What It Means
Edmonton opens the season with Jarry in net after a rocky stint last year, giving him the first chance to establish himself as the starter. Vancouver begins the year without Dickinson, a forward whose foot issue will keep him out of the lineup as he works back from a training-camp setback.
What's Next
Jarry's performance in the opener will be his first test of the new season. Dickinson's return timeline has not been announced, leaving Vancouver to fill his spot while he continues rehab.