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Oilers Name Connor Ingram Starting Goalie for Stretch Run

Kris Knoblauch cited Tristan Jarry’s post‑trade slump, directing the veteran to regain confidence in practice.

Overview

  • Knoblauch confirmed Ingram will get the starts going forward, noting the team still expects to rely on Jarry once he rebuilds form.
  • Ingram has started four of the past five and seven of the last nine, earning points in five of his previous six appearances.
  • On the season, Ingram is 9-6-2 with a 2.79 goals-against average and a .891 save percentage in 20 games.
  • Ingram returned after a March 9 collision with Nathan MacKinnon that resulted in a major penalty and game misconduct for the Avalanche star.
  • Since his December arrival, Jarry has posted an .854 save percentage and 4.17 GAA in 15 games, while Edmonton hosts Nashville on Sunday with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins a game-time decision and Ty Emberson still out.