Alex Ovechkin fired a perfect wrist shot past Calvin Pickard for his first goal of the game, scored from his office on the power play for his second and sailed a shot into an empty net from his own zone to complete the hat trick.

Calvin Pickard became the 181st different goaltender he has scored on, already the most of any player after Ovechkin broke Jaromir Jagr’s mark earlier last month.

Starting in Carolina

In goal Sunday

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Edmonton Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard (30) makes a save on a wrap around attempt by Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (17) as Oilers center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93) defends during the first period at PPG Paints Arena.

Skinner gave up two goals on 16 shots in relief of Calvin Pickard in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Ducks. Skinner didn't have to wear the loss, but he didn't do anything to help the Oilers attempt a comeback.

Read the recent NHL news and rumors about Calvin Pickard for fantasy hockey. Edmonton Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard led the way on Saturday evening

According to NHL Insider Pierre LeBrun, an upgrade at the goaltending position isn't a priority for Oilers GM Stan Bowman.

This in, a raging debate over whether or not the top priority at the 2025 trading deadline for the Edmonton Oilers is a goalie, and whether or not the Oilers could acquire a more useful goalie than either Stuart Skinner or Calvin Pickard.

The NHL trade deadline is less than 48 hours away, and it's become very clear that the Oilers need to do something about their goaltending.