Walman scored a goal, added four hits and blocked seven shots in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Panthers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
The Oilers looked to be in danger after going down 3-0 in the first period, but Walman's tally put them ahead 4-3 at 13:36 of the third. The lead didn't last through the end of that frame, but Leon Draisaitl delivered more overtime heroics to tie the series at 2-2. Walman has gotten on the scoresheet in six of the last eight games, posting a goal and six assists. Overall, he's at nine points, 33 shots on net, 38 hits, 59 blocks and a plus-11 rating over 20 playoff outings.
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Oilers' Jake Walman: Assist streak continues
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Walman logged an assist, two shots on goal, three hits and two blocked shots in Friday's 5-4 double-overtime loss to the Panthers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Walman has earned five helpers during his four-game streak. He set up Corey Perry for the game-tying goal at 19:42 of the third period, the latest equalizer in Cup Finals history. The 29-year-old Walman is now at eight points, a plus-11 rating, 31 shots on net, 31 hits and 49 blocked shots through 18 playoff appearances. While he's played in a third-pairing role this postseason, Walman has been impactful in all zones, doing exactly what was expected of him when the Oilers acquired him from the Sharks in March.
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Oilers' Jake Walman: Deals assist in Game 1
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Walman logged an assist, five shots on goal, four blocked shots and three hits in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Panthers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Walman has five assists over the last five games, and he's logged at least three blocks in every contest in that span. The defenseman didn't play a major role on offense during the first two rounds, but he has stepped up since the start of the Western Conference Finals. He's at seven points, 29 shots on net, 28 hits, 47 blocks and a plus-11 rating over 17 playoff appearances.
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Oilers' Jake Walman: Four assists in last four games
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Walman delivered two assists in a 6-3 win over the Stars in Game 5 on Thursday.
He also delivered four hits and three blocks. Walman has six points, including five assists, in 16 postseason games, with four of those assists coming in his last four games. Prior to this season, Walman had played in just one postseason contest with St. Louis back in 2020-21.
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Oilers' Jake Walman: Slings helper in Game 4 win
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Walman provided an assist, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Stars in Game 4.
Walman has a helper in two of the last three games. He's now at four points, a plus-13 rating, 24 shots on net, 40 blocked shots and 21 hits over 15 playoff contests. He continues to be utilized in a more defensive way, so don't expect a significant uptick in his scoring for the rest of the postseason.
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Oilers' Jake Walman: Finds twine in Game 2 win
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Walman scored a goal, went plus-2 and blocked five shots in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 2.
Walman tied the game at 1-1 in the second period. This was the defenseman's second point in eight playoff outings. While he hasn't been a big scorer, he's been sound in his own zone, posting a plus-11 rating and 23 blocked shots. Walman's defensive usage has helped cover the absence of Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed), who won't play in the second round.
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Oilers' Jake Walman: Ready to play on Monday
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Walman (undisclosed) will be ready to play in Game 1 versus Los Angeles on Monday.
Walman sat out five games at the end of the regular season, concluding with seven goals and 40 points across 65 games between Edmonton and San Jose in 2024-25. Based on Friday's practice, he will skate on the second pairing and could see time on the second power-play unit.
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Oilers' Jake Walman: Not playing Monday
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Walman (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup for Monday's matchup versus the Kings, per Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic.
Walman will miss his fourth straight game but could be an option to return against the Sharks on Wednesday in the Oilers' regular-season finale. He has produced seven goals, 40 points, 164 shots on net, 145 blocked shots and 57 hits in 65 appearances between Edmonton and San Jose this season.
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Oilers' Jake Walman: Won't play Sunday
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Walman (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup Sunday versus the Jets, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.
Walman will miss his third straight game with the injury, but previous reports suggested he could return by Monday's game versus the Kings. With Walman still out, Cam Dineen will presumably draw into the lineup, as the Oilers will also be without defender Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed).
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Oilers' Jake Walman: Not ready to return
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Walman (undisclosed) won't be in action against the Sharks on Friday but should be available against Winnipeg on Sunday or Los Angeles on Monday, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.
Walman will miss his second straight contest due to his undisclosed injury. Based on head coach Kris Knoblauch's comments, it's possible that Walman only plays in one of the back-to-back contests to avoid putting too much strain on whatever is bothering him. Over nine games prior to getting hurt, the 29-year-old blueliner had generated one goal and five helpers while averaging 21:01 of ice time. Ty Emberson figures to be the odd man out once Walman returns -- though Troy Stecher could also be in danger of losing ice time.
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Oilers' Jake Walman: Nets first goal with new team
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Walman scored a goal four shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Golden Knights.
The goal was Walman's first as an Oiler, tying the game at 1-1 just 19 seconds into the second period. The defenseman was on the top pairing in this contest, though he should have no trouble maintaining top-four minutes as long as Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) is out. Walman is up to six points over 12 games with the Oilers and a total of seven goals, 38 points, 154 shots on net, 142 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 62 appearances when accounting for his time with the Sharks to begin the campaign.
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Oilers' Jake Walman: Sets up empty-netter
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Walman recorded a shorthanded assist in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Kraken.
Walman's helper was on Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' empty-netter, which completed a hat trick for the forward. With four assists over eight games as an Oiler, Walman has settled in nicely with his new team. He's at 36 points (seven on the power play, one shorthanded), 139 shots on net, 134 blocked shots, 55 hits and a plus-4 rating through 58 appearances between Edmonton and San Jose this season.
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Oilers' Jake Walman: Helper in team debut
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Walman recorded an assist, three shots on goal, two hits, three blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Stars.
Walman's Oilers debut came alongside Darnell Nurse, giving the team a strong all-around pairing. With three helpers over his last two games, Walman comes to Edmonton with a little momentum. The 29-year-old has had a career year with 33 points, 128 shots on net, 114 blocked shots, 50 hits, 36 PIM and a plus-2 rating over 51 appearances. His numbers were strong considering he was playing for the Sharks, and while power-play time won't be plentiful in Edmonton, Walman may still be able to put up decent offense.
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Oilers' Jake Walman: Heading north in trade
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Walman was traded to the Oilers from the Sharks on Thursday in exchange for Carl Berglund and a conditional 2026 first-round pick.
The pick is top-12 protected, and would transfer to 2027 in the unlikely event the Oilers get such a high pick in 2026. If the Oilers deal away their 2027 first-rounder, the 2026 pick would go to the Sharks automatically. Walman bolsters the left side of the Edmonton defense, and he could pair with Evan Bouchard or former Sharks teammate Ty Emberson. Walman has contributed a career-high 32 points over 50 appearances this season as the leader on San Jose's blue line, but his move to a contender will likely lower his ice time and his scoring output, so fantasy managers may want to have a backup plan in place for their defense corps.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Career season continues
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Walman had two assists in a 6-2 win over Buffalo on Tuesday.
His breakout season continues. Walman has 32 points, including 26 helpers, and 125 shots in 50 games this season. His average ice time is up significantly -- more than three minutes a night -- from last season in Detroit (23:11 vs. 19:46). His minus-1 rating is also impressive on a team with a minus-68 goal differential in 2024-25. Walman's career season feels like lightning in a bottle, but at the same time, we can't deny his value right now.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Supplies helper in loss
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Walman notched an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and four blocked shots in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Panthers.
Walman had an attempt redirected by Cody Ceci in the first period. With three points over his last eight games, Walman's scoring pace has slowed following his return from a lower-body injury earlier in the month. The defenseman is at 28 points, 102 shots on net, 66 blocked shots, 35 hits, 24 PIM and a plus-2 rating over 39 appearances. Despite the offensive downturn, Walman remains in a top-pairing role with a spot on the first power-play unit.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Scores in Tuesday's loss
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Walman scored a goal on three shots, blocked four shots and added two PIM in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Predators.
Walman has two points and a plus-1 rating over six contests since he returned from a lower-body injury. His scoring pace has slowed a bit, but he remains in a top-pairing role with power-play time, so he should be fine in the long run. Overall, the 28-year-old defenseman has six goals, 21 assists, 96 shots on net, 62 blocked shots, 32 hits, 24 PIM and a plus-5 rating in 37 appearances.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Earns assist in return
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Walman posted an assist and five shots on goal over 22:19 of ice time in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Wild.
Walman missed eight games due to a lower-body injury, but he was able to pick up where he left off prior to the absence. The 28-year-old logged six points over nine outings in December, and he has been the Sharks' best offensive blueliner this season. Overall, he's at 26 points, 85 shots on net, 48 blocked shots, 31 hits, 22 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 32 appearances.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Game-time decision versus Wild
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Walman (lower body) will be a game-time decision versus Minnesota on Saturday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Walman has been a pleasant surprise for the Sharks this season, tallying five goals and adding 20 assists in only 31 appearances. He has sat out the last eight games with his injury and should he return to the lineup, he will quarterback the first power play.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Targeting Friday return
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Walman (lower body) is hoping to rejoin the lineup against Utah on Friday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
While the news effectively rules Walmn out versus Vegas on Tuesday, it appears the blueliner is making strides in his recovery. While the Toronto native had just one goal in 10 games prior to getting hurt, he did manage to rack up seven helpers over that stretch, including three with the man advantage. In order to face Utah, Walman will first need to be activated off injured reserve.
