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Caleb Jones will draw back into the Blackhawks' lineup vs. Carolina.

Jones has been a healthy scratch for the Blackhawks previous two games but will draw back into the lineup Tuesday as he replaced Ian Mitchell. The 25-year-old has a goal, eight assists, 30 SOG and is a -13 plus/minus through 24 games this season.

Caleb Jones
Skinner starts Friday vs. the Canucks.

Skinner stopped 24 of 27 shots (.889 SV%) to snap a personal three-game losing skid with a victory over Dallas in his last start. The 24-year-old Edmonton native has taken the reigns of the starting position in Edmonton, with his 10-8-1 record, 2.84 GAA and .913 SV%. He will face the Vancouver Canucks, who are coming off a 6-5 victory over Seattle in their last game and are 10th in the NHL in goals per game with 3.29.

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

Skinner stopped 24 of 27 shots (.889 SV%) to snap a personal three-game losing skid with a victory over Dallas in his last start. The 24-year-old Edmonton native has taken the reigns of the starting position in Edmonton, with his 10-8-1 record, 2.84 GAA and .913 SV%. He will face the Vancouver Canucks, who are coming off a 6-5 victory over Seattle in their last game and are 10th in the NHL in goals per game with 3.29.

Stuart Skinner
Skinner will start Wednesday in Dallas.

Skinner allowed four goals on 17 shots (.765 SV%) in his worst game of the season, picking up a loss vs. Anaheim in his last start. Skinner is fresh off signing a three-year extension ($2.6 mill AAV) and has been fantastic this season, with his 9-8-1 record, 2.83 GAA and.915 SV%. He takes on the Dallas Stars, who have won three of their last four games after a 2-1 victory over Columbus their last time out.

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Arturs Silovs has been recalled from Abbotsford (AHL).

Silovs has a 9-5-3 record, .887 SV% and 2.92 GAA with the Abbotsford Canucks (AHL) and has been recalled Monday by the Vancouver Canucks to be Spencer Martin's backup. Silovs has been recalled previously in his career but has yet to make his NHL debut so if he does see any game action, he will knock that milestone off his checklist.

Arturs Silovs
Stuart Skinner has been signed to a three-year, $7.8 million contract extension. ($2.6 Mill AAV).

Skinner signs a three-year, $7.8 million contract extension after an incredibly strong start to his season which has saw him take over the Oilers' starting gig. The 24-year-old is 9-8-1 with a 2.83 GAA and .915 SV% through 19 games played in his first full NHL season.

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Tommy Novak has been recalled from Milwaukee (AHL).

Novak had been enjoying a fantastic season in Milwaukee (AHL) prior to his call up, ranking 14th in the AHL in points with 11 goals, and 15 assists in 25 games played. Novak has previousy played 27 games in the NHL prior to this season, collecting a goal and seven points while being a -4 plus/minus.

Tommy Novak
Skinner will start Thursday vs. the Blues.

Skinner stopped 28 of 30 shots (.933 SV%) but picked up the loss in a 2-1 defeat to Minnesota in his last start. The 24-year-old Edmonton native has stolen the Oilers' starting spot, with his 9-7-0 record, 2.76 GAA, and .919 SV%. He will take on the St. Louis Blues, who won their last game 1-0 over Nashville but have lost six of their last eight games.

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

Skinner stopped 28 of 30 shots (.933 SV%) but picked up the loss in a 2-1 defeat to Minnesota in his last start. The 24-year-old Edmonton native has stolen the Oilers' starting spot, with his 9-7-0 record, 2.76 GAA, and .919 SV%. He will take on the St. Louis Blues, who won their last game 1-0 over Nashville but have lost six of their last eight games.

Stuart Skinner
Stuart Skinner will start Monday vs. the Minnesota Wild.

Skinner stopped 42 of 44 shots (.955 SV%) for his 2nd straight win and fifth in six starts as he defeated the Minnesota Wild his previous time out. Skinner has stolen the Oilers' starting posting due to his incredible .919 SV%, 2.81 GAA and 9-6-0 record. He takes on the Minnesota Wild, who are coming off a 3-0 victory over Vancouver and have a powerplay that is 10th in the league, converting at a 24.7%.

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

Skinner stopped 42 of 44 shots (.955 SV%) for his 2nd straight win and fifth in six starts as he defeated the Minnesota Wild his previous time out. Skinner has stolen the Oilers' starting posting due to his incredible .919 SV%, 2.81 GAA and 9-6-0 record. He takes on the Minnesota Wild, who are coming off a 3-0 victory over Vancouver and have a powerplay that is 10th in the league, converting at a 24.7%.

Stuart Skinner
Skinner will start Friday vs. the WIld.

Skinner was not busy in his last start vs. Arizona but still picked up the win by stopping 16 of 18 SOG (.889 SV%). The Edmonton native has taken over the Oilers' starting job due to his 8-6-0 record, 2.86 GAA and .915 SV%. He draws the Minnesota Wild, who are 17th in the NHL in both shots per game (31.4) and goals (3.12) per game.

Stuart Skinner