Oilers' Jarry on IR as Team Faces Challenges

The Edmonton Oilers recently placed goaltender Tristan Jarry on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury sustained during a game against Boston. This unfortunate turn of events comes just after Jarry's acquisition from Pittsburgh, where he had only made three starts for Edmonton, posting a record of 12-3-1, with a .906 save percentage and a 2.73 goals-against average.

Head coach Kris Knoblauch had no updates following the game, leaving fans anxious about the severity of Jarry's injury. Jarry's absence adds to the Oilers' challenges as they face a tough season, now relying on Calvin Pickard as the starting goalie, whose performance has been shaky, allowing four goals on 36 shots against Minnesota.

Connor Ingram, recalled from the AHL, will step in as backup, but his own struggles in the minors raise concerns about the Oilers' goaltending depth moving forward. The Oilers cannot afford mistakes with Ingram in net, especially as they prepare to face the Vegas Golden Knights, a game critical for their playoff aspirations, as the team looks to stabilize their season amidst Jarry's injury woes.