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.

By the Numbers
  • Tomkins, 32, is set for his seventh career NHL appearance.
  • He went 2-1 with a 1.01 goals-against average and a .963 save percentage in three starts for Canada at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
  • His two-year contract carries an $812,500 cap hit and expires after this season.
Yes, But

Tomkins brings international experience, but his NHL résumé is limited: he has played six games, most recently with Tampa Bay in 2024.

State of Play
  • Edmonton is coming off a 4-0 win over the Islanders on Saturday.
  • Tomkins was recalled under emergency conditions after Devon Levi went on injured reserve; Frederik Andersen remains on long-term injured reserve.
  • Tomkins spent all of last season with AHL Bakersfield.
Bottom Line

Edmonton is turning to a rarely used, experienced goaltender to manage a back-to-back while injuries strain its crease. Sunday’s start is a chance for Tomkins to show he can provide dependable depth.