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Edmonton Oilers Goaltending Struggles: Kris Knoblauch Turns to Connor Ingram as Starting Goalie

The Edmonton Oilers are clinging to the final playoff spot in the Pacific Division, with a recent record of four wins, four losses, and one tie since the Olympic break. The teams goaltending has been a major concern, with no solutions found at the trade deadline. Coach Kris Knoblauch has now named Connor Ingram as the new starting goalie.

The Oilers acquired Tristan Jarry from Pittsburgh in December, but his performance has been subpar, with a point eight five four save percentage and a four point one seven goals-against average. The team traded Stuart Skinner in the Jarry deal, and he has since improved his goals-against average to two point seven two with Pittsburgh.

Ingram, who joined the team from Utah before the season, has shown more consistent numbers in twenty appearances, with a point eight nine one save percentage and two point seven nine goals against. Knoblauch plans to work with Jarry to build his confidence in practice, as both goalies will be crucial in the playoffs.

Tonight, the Oilers host the Nashville Predators, with a strong offense and solid netminding potentially pushing them over the top in the playoffs.

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