Oilers coach trusts goalie Connor Ingram’s form ahead of NHL playoffs

The Edmonton Oilers are approaching the NHL playoffs with growing belief in goaltender Connor Ingram , whose recent form has impressed coach Kris Knoblauch. Despite back-to-back narrow losses, Ingram’s performances have provided a positive impact at a crucial stage of the season. In a 1-0 loss to the Los Angeles Kings , Ingram allowed just one goal on 21 shots.

He followed that with a strong effort in a 2-1 shootout defeat to the Colorado Avalanche , stopping 30 of 31 shots. Across both games, Ingram showed calm positioning and sharp reflexes, keeping Edmonton in the game. MORE: Oilers suffer another blow with $8.

5M centre injury before NHL playoffs Speaking to the media after the Avalanche game, Knoblauch praised his goaltender’s rise in recent weeks. “Connor’s been obviously tonight was phenomenal, and I think pretty much since his time here, he’s given us a lot of quality starts, and we wanted solid goaltending, and obviously we got better than solid goaltending tonight,” Knoblauch said. “But you know, last week or two, I think he’s even elevated his game.

So, we’re very excited about that. We need good goaltending in the playoffs, and right now that was a phenomenal effort. ” The Oilers’ latest loss came when Nathan MacKinnon scored the shootout winner.