Edmonton Oilers News

Stuart Skinner was in the starters' crease for the Oilers' morning skate Tuesday.

Skinner was pulled in Game 4 after allowing three goals on 11 shots (.727 SV%) in an overtime victory for the Oilers and will take the crease again for Game 5 after occupying the starters' crease Tuesday morning. The 24-year-old Edmonton native has struggled this post season after a strong rookie regular season, with his 1-2-0 record, 3.38 GAA and .881 SV%. He will hope to take a series lead in Game 5 as he takes on the Los Angeles Kings, who finished the regular season 10th in the NHL in goals per game (3.34).

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Skinner starts Game 3 in Los Angeles.

Skinner stopped 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) to even the Oilers opening series with a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings last game. The 24-year-old Edmonton native has had an up-and-down two game series, with him 1-1-0 record, 2.78 GAA and .898 SV%. He will hope to pick up a second-straight victory over Los Angeles, who finished the regular season 10th in the NHL in goals per game (3.34).

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Stuart Skinner was in the starters' crease at Friday's morning skate.

Skinner stopped 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) to even the Oilers opening series with a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings last game. The 24-year-old Edmonton native has had an up-and-down two game series, with him 1-1-0 record, 2.78 GAA and .898 SV%. He will hope to pick up a second-straight victory over Los Angeles, who finished the regular season 10th in the NHL in goals per game (3.34).

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Stuart Skinner will start Game 2 Wednesday vs. Los Angeles.

Skinner allowed four goals on 35 shots (.886 SV%) in Game 1 to pick up the overtime loss as they were down 4-3 by Los Angeles on Monday. The 24-year-old had a great rookie regular season, going 29-14-5 with a .914 SV% and 2.75 GAA through 48 starts. He will take on the Kings in Game 2, who finished the regular season with the fourth-best power play in the NHL (25.3).

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Mattias Janmark (undisclosed) is expected to be out for Game 2 and likely the entire first round.

Janmark played 14:52 TOI in Game 1, picking up an assist, two SOG and a +1 plus/minus but is now expected to be out for Game 2 after blocking a shot last game and limping off the ice. The 30-year-old is considered day-to-day for the time being after having a solid 2022-23 regular season where he picked up 10 goals, 25 points and +9 plus/minus through 66 games.

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Skinner will start Thursday vs. the Sharks.

Skinner stopped 28 of 29 shots for his fifth-straight victory as he picked up a massive win over the Colorado Avalanche in his previous start. The 24-year-old Edmonton native has made a strong case for Calder Trophy consideration this season, with his 28-14-5 record, 2.76 GAA and .914 SV%. He takes on the San Jose Sharks, who are in the middle of a five-game losing skid and are 25th in the NHL in goals per game (2.85).

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Skinner is in the starter's crease at the Oilers morning skate.

Skinner stopped 28 of 29 shots for his fifth-straight victory as he picked up a massive win over the Colorado Avalanche in his previous start. The 24-year-old Edmonton native has made a strong case for Calder Trophy consideration this season, with his 28-14-5 record, 2.76 GAA and .914 SV%. He takes on the San Jose Sharks, who are in the middle of a five-game losing skid and are 25th in the NHL in goals per game (2.85).

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Skinner led the Oilers onto the ice for warmups.

Skinner stopped 22 of 23 shots (.957 SV%) for his fourth-straight win as he beat the San Jose Sharks easily in his previous start. The 24-year-old Edmonton native and rookie has been rock-solid in his first season as the Oilers' starter, with his 27-14-5 record, 2.80 GAA and .912 SV%. He takes on the Colorado Avalanche, who are in the midst of a five-game winning streak and have won eight of their last nine contests.

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Skinner was the first goalie off the ice at the Oilers morning skate.

Skinner stopped 22 of 23 shots (.957 SV%) for his fourth-straight win as he beat the San Jose Sharks easily in his previous start. The 24-year-old Edmonton native and rookie has been rock-solid in his first season as the Oilers' starter, with his 27-14-5 record, 2.80 GAA and .912 SV%. He takes on the Colorado Avalanche, who are in the midst of a five-game winning streak and have won eight of their last nine contests.

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Adam Henrique has been activated off the injured reserve and is expected back Wednesday (knee).

Henrique has been out since February 21st due to a knee injury but is expected to rejoin the Ducks' lineup Wednesday after being activated off the injured reserve. The 33-year-old has 19 goals, 14 assists, 122 SOG, 22 PIMs and a -7 plus/minus through 57 games

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Adam Henrique is expected to rejoin the Ducks' lineup in one of their next two games (knee).

Henrique has been out since February 21st due to a knee injury but is expected to rejoin the Ducks' lineup either Wednesday in Edmonton or Saturday in Arizona. The 33-year-old has 19 goals, 14 assists, 122 SOG, 22 PIMs and a -7 plus/minus through 57 games before the injury.

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