What Happened
Edmonton Oilers forward Jason Dickinson will not play Thursday against the Utah Mammoth because of a leg injury. According to Sports 1440's Jason Gregor, Dickinson limped off the ice during morning skate. He previously missed the first three games of the season with a foot injury, though it is unclear whether the two issues are related. Dickinson has appeared in the past three games.
Key Details
- Dickinson is out for Thursday's game against the Utah Mammoth with a leg injury.
- He limped off the ice at morning skate, per Sports 1440's Jason Gregor.
- He missed the first three games of the season with a foot injury; link unclear.
- In his past three games: no goals, one assist, three blocked shots, 12:12 average ice time.
- Edmonton acquired Dickinson from the Chicago Blackhawks last season.
- In 17 games with Edmonton in 2025-26, he recorded a goal and three assists.
What It Means
Dickinson's absence adds to a growing list of unavailable Oilers forwards that already includes Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Zach Hyman. Despite those losses, Edmonton has opened the season at 5-0-1, so the club has managed the shortened bench well so far. Dickinson's role has been limited, averaging just over 12 minutes a game, but the forward group is now thinner for Thursday's matchup.
What's Next
The Oilers host the Utah Mammoth on Thursday at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. There is no reported timeline for Dickinson's return, and it is unclear whether his leg issue is connected to the foot injury that cost him the first three games of the season.