On Tuesday, Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch revealed he plans to have superstar Connor McDavid play in at least one, but possibly both of the final preseason games for Edmonton, Wednesday in Seattle and Friday in Vancouver.

It appears as though the Edmonton Oilers have avoided what could have been a goaltending controversy to start the season.

Pickard left Saturday's game against the Kraken midway through the first period after a collision in the crease.

Oilers fans can let out a sigh of relief. View the original article to see embedded media. After Calvin Pickard left Saturday night's game after a collision with Noah Philp, there were worries that a lengthy injury could throw a wrench into the team's plans.

The Edmonton Oilers were given good news on Sunday as goaltender Calvin Pickard seems to have avoided a more serious injury after a nasty collision in a game on Saturday night versus the Seattle Kraken.