Connor Ingram will be the starting goalie tonight for the Edmonton Oilers. Head coach Kris Knoblauch has decided to put him in net against the Colorado Avalanche.
This choice sends a clear message to the team. Tristan Jarry will sit on the bench again, wearing a cap.
Jarry has really struggled lately. The expensive goalie has a low save percentage of . 862 over his last 13 games, which is not good enough.
Edmonton cannot afford to let too many goals in during this close playoff race in the Pacific Division. They need to make saves now to ensure they can play at home during the playoffs. If they fail to do this, their chance to win the Stanley Cup could slip away at a crucial moment.
That brings us to Ingram. The goalie earned his chance to play at home after performing well against Vegas on Sunday.
He made enough saves to win that game. Throughout his career, Ingram has shown that he can handle the pressure when the team relies on him.
A Goaltending Crisis in Oil Country
Jarry has a hefty $5.37 million salary cap hit, making his repeated benching a big story. You wouldn’t expect to pay someone so much to sit on the bench.
His goals-against average of 3.96 during this time is a big concern. While the defense has struggled at times, the goalie needs to perform better.
The Avalanche have a powerful offense that will put pressure on Edmonton tonight. Nathan MacKinnon, with his 104 points, will challenge the Oilers’ goalie right from the start.
Colorado will keep the pace fast and try to move into the offensive zone smoothly all night. Ingram has to focus on making good saves and controlling rebounds to handle their offensive pressure.
Blackwood tends goal for Colorado tonight, and it looks like it’s Ingram for Edmonton.
— Mark Spector🇨🇦🇺🇦 (@SportsnetSpec) March 10, 2026
This is a tough challenge for the Edmonton defense. Mattias Ekholm, who has a great +23 rating, needs to keep the area in front of the net clear so his goalie can see the puck.
Knoblauch really needs to find some consistency as the season comes to an end. To make a deep playoff run, they need a goalie who’s playing really well.
If Ingram can put together two strong performances in a row, he could take the top goalie position without question. The spot in net is open for someone to claim it.
Fans in Edmonton are hoping for a long playoff journey this spring. They want to see Connor McDavid and his 108 points deliver, but the team can’t succeed without good saves.
Everything begins with the goalie in the net. Tonight is a big opportunity for Ingram to make a name for himself.
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