Oilers finding stability in the crease as Ingram comes into his own

Connor Ingram has gone 2-0-1 in his last three starts with a 1.95 goals-against average and a .930 save percentage, and the Oilers earned a 4-1 road win in Chicago.

Connor Ingram’s recent starts have given the Edmonton Oilers a clearer sense of stability in goal after a period of adjustment. Acquired from Utah for “future considerations” with the Mammoth retaining $800,000 of his contract, Ingram arrived coming out of the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program and needed time to regain his footing. He has now started seven games for Edmonton and showed a strong run over his last three outings. The Oilers backed him with possession and high-danger chances in a 4-1 win at Chicago. Game and goaltending details: - Ingram has started seven games for Edmonton and owns a .904 save percentage across those starts. - In his last three starts he is 2-0-1 with a 1.95 goals-against average and a .930 save percentage. - In Chicago he allowed one goal on 30 shots and stopped several one-on-one chances in the first 40 minutes. - Natural Stat Trick recorded high-danger chances at 20-11 in Edmonton’s favour in the Chicago game. - Edmonton has won eight of its last 11 road games and is 10-1 in its last 11 matchups against Chicago. - Evan Bouchard had two goals and three points in the game and has 46 points in 46 games this season, while Connor McDavid extended a 19-game points streak and sits at 80 points in 46 games. Summary: Ingram’s recent form has provided the Oilers with more reliable netminding and helped in a 4-1 road victory in Chicago. The article notes this run could create a contest for playoff starts later in the season; Undetermined at this time.