Overview
- The Oilers announced Levi has been placed on injured reserve and have recalled goaltender Matt Tomkins from the Bakersfield Condors on an emergency basis.
- Tristan Jarry is expected to start the immediate upcoming game against the Toronto Maple Leafs as Edmonton adjusts its starter plans.
- The team has not disclosed the nature of Levi’s injury and roster rules guarantee he will miss at least the next three games while on IR.
- Levi had opened the season 6-1-0 through seven appearances with an .887 save percentage and a 3.11 goals-against average, a run that had pushed him into the de facto starter role.
- Tomkins is a 32-year-old AHL veteran with limited NHL experience who will provide short-term depth while the Oilers monitor Levi’s condition and Frederik Andersen remains on long-term injured reserve.