Graves (upper-body) will not play in Game 3 vs. the Hurricanes.
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Skinner led the Oilers onto the ice for warmups for Game 2.
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Stuart Skinner will start Game 1 vs. Vegas.
Alexander Alexeyev has signed a two-year, one-way contract extension ($825,000 AAV).
Alexeyev had five assists, 28 SOG, four PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 32 games with the Capitals this season and has signed a two-year extension Monday with an AAV of $825,000. The 23-year-old was Washington's 2018 1st round pick (31st overall).
Lizotte (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to be back in the Kings lineup for Game 6.
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Skinner will start Game 6 in Los Angeles.
Connor Clifton will draw back into the Bruins' lineup for Game 6 vs. Florida.
Clifton has been a healthy scratch since Game 2 but will draw back into the Bruins' lineup for Matt Grzelyck for Game 6. The 28-year-old has yet to pickup a playoff point this year but has four SOG, and a -1 plus/minus through two games so far.
Blake Lizotte (lower-body) is expected to return for Game 6 vs. Edmonton.
Lizotte has missed the Kings' previous three games due to a lower-body injury but is expected to return for Game 6 vs. Edmonton. The 25-year-old did not pick up a point in his two games played prior to the injury, but had three SOG and two PIMs.
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Stuart Skinner will start Game 5 vs. Los Angeles 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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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 will start Game 4 in Los Angeles.
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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).
Blake Lizotte is not expected to suit up for Game 3 after missing the morning skate (lower-body).
Lizotte missed the Kings' morning skate Friday and is expected to be out of the lineup due to a lower-body injury for Game 3 Friday. The 25-year-old has yet to pick up a point through two playoff games this year and is considered day-to-day until there are more updates on his absence.
Connor Clifton will be a healthy scratch for Game 3 Friday vs. Florida.
Clifton failed to pick up a point through the first two playoff games but had four SOG, and a -1 plus/minus and will be a healthy scratch Friday vs. Florida as he is replaced by Matt Grzelyk in the Bruins' lineup. The 27-year-old had five goals, 18 assists, 93 SOG, 60 PIMs and a +20 plus/minus through 78 regular season games.
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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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Stuart Skinner will start Monday vs. Los Angeles.
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Ryan Graves will be out of the Devils' lineup Thursday vs. Washington.
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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).