Pickard will start Thursday's home matchup against the Predators, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.

Pickard stopped 13 of 16 shots in Monday's 3-0 loss to New Jersey.

Pickard will start Monday's home game against the Devils.

Pickard will be in the road crease for Thursday's game against Nashville, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

Pickard will defend the road net Sunday against Detroit, according to Tony Brar of Oilers TV.

Pickard will tend the twine on the road versus Nashville on Thursday, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.

Pickard will patrol the home crease Saturday versus the Blackhawks, according to Oilers play-by-by announcer Jack Michaels.

Pickard (upper body) expects to be ready for the season, telling reporters Wednesday, "Feeling good, feeling ready to go, it's nice to be back skating again."

Pickard will guard the home net Saturday against the Kraken, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

Pickard will be between the pipes for Monday's home preseason contest against the Flames.