Alex Ovechkin fired a perfect wrist shot past Calvin Pickard for his first goal of the game, scored from his office on the power play for his second and sailed a shot into an empty net from his own zone to complete the hat trick.

Slated to start Tuesday

Saturday's win was Pickard's first since Feb. 5 when he had a five-game winning streak. The Oilers' backup goaltender has been one of the better relief options in net this season, allowing four goals or more only three times this season.

Starting in Carolina

Calvin Pickard stops 35 of 36 shots on Saturday night to seal a 3-1 victory for the Oilers over the Hurricanes, ending their five-game losing streak in the finale of their five-game road trip

Calvin Pickard made 35 saves, and the Edmonton Oilers ended a five-game losing streak with a 3-1 win against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on Saturday. Adam Henrique and Corey Perry scored for the Oilers (35-21-4).

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Edmonton Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard (30) makes a save on a wrap around attempt by Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (17) as Oilers center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93) defends during the first period at PPG Paints Arena.

Skinner gave up two goals on 16 shots in relief of Calvin Pickard in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Ducks. Skinner didn't have to wear the loss, but he didn't do anything to help the Oilers attempt a comeback.

Read the recent NHL news and rumors about Calvin Pickard for fantasy hockey. Edmonton Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard led the way on Saturday evening

According to NHL Insider Pierre LeBrun, an upgrade at the goaltending position isn't a priority for Oilers GM Stan Bowman.

The Edmonton Oilers have decided not to upgrade their goaltending tandem before the trade deadline.