Journeyman Goalie Matt Tomkins Stars for Oilers in Just His Seventh NHL Start

Journeyman goalie Matt Tomkins stars for Oilers in just his seventh NHL start

NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Tomkins' hockey journey started in the Edmonton suburb of Sherwood Park.

Matt Tomkins to Make Oilers Debut vs. Rangers After Jarry Shutouts

Matt Tomkins will make his Oilers debut Sunday against the Rangers, stepping in on the second night of a back-to-back after Tristan Jarry recorded consecutive shutouts. Edmonton recalled the hometown goaltender from AHL Bakersfield amid injuries to its goaltending group. The start will be Tomkins’ first NHL appearance since April 2024.

Matt Tomkins To Make Oilers Debut Sunday Against Rangers

After Edmonton’s 4-0 win over the Islanders on Saturday, coach Mike Babcock announced that Matt Tomkins will make his Oilers debut tonight against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden, via Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press. The nod comes on the second night of a back-to-back, with Tristan Jarry coming off his second consecutive shutout. […]