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

Journeyman goaltender Matt Tomkins returned to the NHL after more than two years away and was the first star of the game as the Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Rangers at Madison...

25 MINS AGO • Associated Press

Connor McDavid has a goal and an assist to lead the Oilers past the Rangers, 4-1

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1 HOUR AGO • Associated Press

Expected starter for Sunday Tomkins is set to start on the road against the Rangers on Sunday, per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.

Impact Tomkins is with the Oilers because Devon Levi (undisclosed) is on injured reserve. The 32-year-old Tomkins hasn't logged any NHL playing time in 2026-27, and he has a 3-2-1 record, 3.33 GAA and .892 save percentage across six career regular-season NHL outings. Edmonton is gearing up for the second half of a back-to-back set after Jarry earned an 18-save shutout victory over the Islanders on Saturday. Edmonton is now 10-2-2 this season and is coming off consecutive shutout wins after also besting Calgary 4-0 on Wednesday.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Up from Bakersfield Tomkins was recalled from AHL Bakersfield on Friday.

Impact Tomkins will replace Devon Levi (undisclosed), who went on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Expect Tomkins to serve as Tristan Jarry's backup in the near term, beginning with Saturday's game versus the Maple Leafs.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Waived for AHL demotion Tomkins was placed on waivers Sunday to be loaned to AHL Bakersfield.

Impact Tomkins went 20-13-7 with a 2.98 GAA and a .904 save percentage in 42 appearances with Edmonton's top minor-league affiliate in the 2025-26 regular season. If he clears waivers, he should see plenty of action for AHL Bakersfield again during the 2026-27 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

WPG@EDM: Julien scores goal against Matt Tomkins | Winnipeg Jets Jacob Julien (WPG) scores goal against Matt Tomkins (EDM) to make it 4 - 2

SEPTEMBER 20 • NHL.COM

Picks up fourth shutout Tomkins posted a 30-save shutout in AHL Bakersfield's 2-0 win over Tucson on Saturday.

Impact Tomkins is up to four shutouts in 32 games this season, accounting for a quarter of his wins. He's added a 16-9-6 record with a 2.80 GAA and a .913 save percentage. Those are fine numbers overall, but it hasn't been enough for the 31-year-old to get a look with the Oilers yet.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Claims third shutout of season Tomkins posted a 37-save shutout in AHL Bakersfield's 3-0 win over Colorado on Wednesday.

Impact Tomkins has been excellent lately, earning five wins over his last seven games. His last two victories have come via shutout, and he's up to three shutouts on the season. Tomkins also has a 12-5-4 record with a 2.96 GAA and a .907 save percentage in 22 appearances.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Shuts out Wranglers Tomkins posted a 33-save shutout in AHL Bakersfield's 1-0 overtime win over Calgary on Sunday.

Impact Tomkins earned his second shutout of the AHL campaign, which is the sixth shutout of his career. Tomkins has gone 11-5-4 with a 3.10 GAA and a .901 save percentage over 21 appearances. He's won four of his last six outings as well, and he'll likely see a starting role while Connor Ingram remains in the NHL.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Posts shutout Saturday Tomkins recorded a 28-save shutout in AHL Bakersfield's 4-0 win over Henderson on Saturday.

Impact Tomkins is now 7-3-2 on the year after his first shutout this season and the fifth of his career. He's posted a mediocre 3.11 GAA and an .898 save percentage. Tomkins' play hasn't been good enough for him to get a chance to push for an NHL spot, though the Oilers are likely to address their crease concerns with a trade rather than a promotion.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to Bakersfield Tomkins was sent to AHL Bakersfield on Saturday.

Impact Tomkins was recalled Friday to back up Calvin Pickard as Stuart Skinner was unable to play due to an illness. Tomkins was 12-10-4 with a 2.55 GAA and a .907 save percentage with AHL Syracuse during 26 regular-season appearances in 2024-25. He is currently fourth on the Edmonton depth chart in net as Connor Ingram is also ahead of him.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Edmonton Tomkins was recalled from AHL Bakersfield on Friday, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.

Impact Tomkins landed on waivers earlier this week, but he'll rejoin the NHL club just before the end of the preseason since Stuart Skinner (illness) may not be able to play in Friday's preseason finale against Vancouver. Tomkins will presumably head back to Bakersfield before the start of the regular season.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Surfaces on waivers Tomkins was placed on waivers Monday to assign him to AHL Bakersfield.

Impact Tomkins posted a 12-10-4 record with a 2.55 GAA and a .907 save percentage over 26 regular-season appearances for AHL Syracuse in 2024-25. If he clears waivers, he will provide the Oilers with organizational depth in case of an injury to Stuart Skinner or Calvin Pickard.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

EDM@WPG: Miller scores goal against Matt Tomkins | Winnipeg Jets Colin Miller (WPG) scores goal against Matt Tomkins (EDM) to make it 1 - 2

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • NHL.COM

EDM@WPG: Barlow scores goal against Matt Tomkins | Winnipeg Jets Colby Barlow (WPG) scores goal against Matt Tomkins (EDM) to make it 1 - 1

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • NHL.COM

Joins Edmonton goalie depth Tomkins signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Oilers, PuckPedia reports.

Impact Tomkins figures to just be organizational depth for the Oilers, who will likely start next season in the AHL. The 31-year-old spent the last two seasons with AHL Syracuse in the Lightning organization, and he posted a 12-10-5 record with a 2.55 GAA and .907 save percentage in the 2024-25 season.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors Tomkins was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Wednesday.

Impact Tomkins was with Tampa Bay because Jonas Johansson (lower body) has been unavailable. This roster move might indicate that Johansson is ready to return, but Tampa Bay is off until Thursday, so there would still be time for the Lightning to recall Tomkins or another netminder if that's not the case. The 30-year-old Tomkins has a 2.54 GAA and a .911 save percentage in 22 outings with Syracuse this season.

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Up from minors Tomkins was summoned from AHL Syracuse on Saturday.

Impact Tomkins has a 2.54 GAA and a .911 save percentage in 22 appearances with Syracuse in 2024-25. Jonas Johansson is dealing with a lower-body injury, so Tomkins will likely serve as the backup goaltender behind Andrei Vasilevskiy versus Seattle on Sunday if Johansson is unavailable.

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to minor-league affiliate Tomkins was loaned to AHL Syracuse on Sunday.

Impact Tomkins has been the backup goalie behind Andrei Vasilevskiy in the last two games due to the absence of Jonas Johansson (lower body). If Johansson doesn't return to the lineup in Tuesday's home game versus Ottawa, Tampa Bay could recall Tomkins from the minors.

FEBRUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from AHL Tomkins was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Saturday.

Impact Tomkins was recalled as Jonas Johansson (lower body) remains day-to-day. Look for Andrei Vasilevskiy to get the start against the Islanders on Saturday with Tomkins as his backup, if Johansson is unable to play. Tomkins has yet to play a game in the NHL this season, after going 3-2-1 with a 3.33 GAA and an .892 save percentage across six appearances last season.

FEBRUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to AHL Tomkins was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Friday.

Impact Tomkins was called up because Andrei Vasilevskiy (illness) was a game-time decision while Jonas Johansson (lower body) was day-to-day going into Thursday's clash against Los Angeles. Vasilevskiy was ultimately able to play, earning a 28-save shutout victory over the Kings. Tomkins still served as the understudy, though, because Johansson was unavailable. Perhaps his demotion means Johansson will be fine to dress Saturday versus the Islanders, but Tampa Bay has the option of recalling Tomkins if that's not the case. The 30-year-old Tomkins has a 2.87 GAA and a .900 save percentage in 17 outings with Syracuse this season.

JANUARY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Tampa Bay Tomkins was called up from AHL Syracuse on Thursday, per Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.

Impact Tomkins was recalled as Andrei Vasilevskiy (illness) will be a game-time decision versus LA on Thursday. Should Vasilevskiy be unable to go, Tomkins will back up Jonas Johansson. Tomkins was 6-8-3 with a 2.87 GAA and a .900 save percentage across 17 AHL appearances before his recall.

JANUARY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to AHL Tomkins was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Saturday, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.

Impact Tomkins was recalled Friday to serve as the backup to Jonas Johansson as Andrei Vasilevskiy was given the night off. Tomkins is 3-5-0 with a 3.12 GAA and an .890 save percentage across eight AHL games.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned by Tampa Bay Tomkins was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Friday.

Impact There was no word at this time as to whether or not Andrei Vasilevskiy or Jonas Johansson will be unable to play Friday in Nashville. Tomkins is 3-5-0 with a 3.12 GAA and an .890 save percentage in eight AHL games this season.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Connor McDavid has a goal and an assist to lead the Oilers past the Rangers, 4-1