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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Walman delivered two assists in a 6-3 win over the Stars in Game 5 on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Walman provided an assist, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Stars in Game 4.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Walman logged an assist, three shots on goal, three blocked shots and two hits in Friday's 3-0 win over the Stars in Game 2.

EDGE Analysis

Walman has yet to earn more than one point in any playoff round. He's playing in the a third-pairing role for the Oilers, who haven't had to lean on him as much because John Klingberg has been a good fit since entering the lineup. Walman now has a goal, two assists, a plus-12 rating, 22 shots on net, 18 hits, 33 blocked shots and six PIM through 13 playoff contests.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Walman notched an assist, two shots on goal, two PIM and a plus-3 rating in Friday's 7-4 win over the Kings in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Walman picked up his first point in three playoff contests. The 29-year-old has added three shots on net, five hits, five blocked shots, six PIM and a plus-5 rating. He's seeing time in a top-four role and on the second power-play unit. Walman has scoring potential after a career year of 40 points in 65 regular-season outings between the Oilers and the Sharks.

Walman (undisclosed) will be ready to play in Game 1 versus Los Angeles on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Walman (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Sharks, Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walman will be unavailable for a fifth consecutive game for an undisclosed reason, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available for the start of the playoffs. The 29-year-old finishes the regular season with seven goals, 33 assists, 145 blocked shots, 57 hits and 42 PIM while averaging 22:46 of ice time.