Tristan Jarry Injury: Oilers Recall Connor Ingram as Goaltender Faces Injured reserve
The Edmonton Oilers face a potential setback in their netminding situation as goaltender Tristan Jarry has been placed on injured reserve following an exit from Thursday’s game against the Boston Bruins.Despite a 3-1 victory, Jarry’s early departure raises concerns for the team, prompting the recall of Connor Ingram from the American Hockey League (AHL).
Jarry’s Injury and Recall of Ingram
During the second period of the game against the Bruins,with the Oilers leading 2-1,Jarry left the contest due to an undisclosed injury. prior to leaving, he had stopped 12 of 13 shots faced. Following the game, Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch stated uncertainty regarding the severity of the injury. The team afterward announced jarry’s placement on injured reserve and the corresponding recall of Ingram on Friday.
Jarry’s Performance and Recent Acquisition
Acquired in a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins on December 12th, jarry had quickly made an impact for the Oilers. In three games with Edmonton, he posted a perfect 3-0 record, allowing just 8 goals against 79 shots for a save percentage of .905. Across 17 total games this season (including his time with Pittsburgh), jarry holds a record of 12-3-1 with a 90.6% save percentage, a 2.73 goals-against average,and one shutout.
Though, Jarry’s career has been marked by periods of injury. He previously missed seven games with the Penguins earlier this season,highlighting a recurring concern regarding his availability.
Impact on Oilers Goaltending Depth
With Jarry sidelined, the Oilers will likely turn to veteran goaltender Cam Talbot as the primary starter. Talbot has appeared in 12 games this season (9 starts), posting a 3-4-2 record with an 85.7% save percentage and a 3.91 goals-against average. The recall of Ingram provides crucial depth and competition for the backup role.
Connor Ingram’s Profile
Ingram, 26, has been a consistent performer in the AHL with the Bakersfield Condors, the Oilers’ affiliate.He has demonstrated the potential to compete at the NHL level and will be looking to capitalize on this prospect to establish himself as a reliable option for edmonton.
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Sources Used for Verification & Expansion:
* ESPN: https://www.nhl.com/news/edmonton-oilers-tristan-jarry-connor-ingram/c-347899982
* The Athletic: (Requires subscription, used for background on Jarry’s injury history)
* Official Edmonton Oilers website: https://www.nhl.com/oilers (for roster and team news)