Skinner made 14 saves in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Stars in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

Skinner heads back for another run at Lord Stanley after enduring a tumultuous season and postseason, too. There are many who think he'd still be on bench if Calvin Pickard, who took the blue paint earlier in the playoffs, hadn't gotten hurt. But Skinner has battled, regained his confidence and gotten better. He has won four straight games, including one by shutout, and he heads into the Finals against Florida with a 6-4 record (10 games) with a 2.52 GAA and .904 save percentage. Three of those wins have come by shutout.

Skinner will patrol the visiting crease in Dallas for Game 5 on Thursday, per Tony Brar of Oilers TV.

EDGE Analysis

Skinner has been sensational of late, going 5-1 with a 1.15 GAA and a .957 save percentage. Skinner has allowed only two goals in his last three games versus the Stars, turning aside 86 shots. The Stars have tallied 42 goals in 17 playoff games this season, averaging 2.47 goals per contest.

Skinner allowed a goal on 29 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Stars in Game 4.

EDGE Analysis

Skinner continues to have the upper hand in the Western Conference Finals. He's allowed just two goals on 88 shots over the last three games, winning all of them to put the Oilers a victory away from returning to the Stanley Cup Finals. After some early doubts about his abilities, Skinner looks locked in as Edmonton's top goalie even with Calvin Pickard healthy enough to serve as backup Tuesday. Game 5 is Thursday in Dallas.

Skinner is expected to guard the cage at home in Tuesday's Game 4 clash against Dallas.

EDGE Analysis

Skinner is coming off back-to-back wins in which he gave up just one goal on a combined 59 shots (.983 save percentage). While the 26-year-old backstop could have a new No. 2 behind him in Calvin Pickard (lower body), it's Skinner's crease for the time being.

Skinner stopped 33 of 34 shots in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Stars in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Skinner has now won four of his last five games, allowing just six goals in that span. The only goal against him came on a deflected shot, with Jason Robertson getting credit for the tally. Skinner's inconsistency in the postseason is mildly concerning, but it's easy to overlook when he's in a groove like he is currently. He'll likely get the nod again in Game 4 on Tuesday with a chance to give the Oilers a 3-1 series lead.

Skinner will patrol the home crease against Dallas on Sunday in Game 3, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

EDGE Analysis

Skinner is coming off a 25-save performance in Friday's 3-0 shutout win over the Stars. He has posted a 3-4 record with three shutouts, a 2.90 GAA and an .890 save percentage through seven appearances this postseason. Dallas has registered only 2.67 goals per game this playoffs.

Skinner posted a 25-save shutout in Friday's 3-0 win over the Stars in Game 2.

EDGE Analysis

Skinner has three shutouts over his last four games. All three of his wins this postseason have been by shutout, but he's offset those with four ugly performances in his losses. Still, Skinner is the Oilers' No. 1 in goal until Calvin Pickard (undisclosed) is deemed ready to play, so he'll have to work on finding a middle ground. Game 3 sees the series shift to Edmonton tied at 1-1.

Skinner will patrol the visiting crease for Game 2 in Dallas on Friday, according to Tony Brar of Oilers TV.

EDGE Analysis

Skinner gave up five goals on 27 shots in Game 1 on Wednesday after recording back-to-back shutouts in the final pair of games versus Vegas in the second round. The 26-year-old is 2-4 with a 3.39 GAA and an .872 save percentage across six playoff appearances in 2025. The netminder was 1-2-0 during the regular season versus Dallas, allowing 11 goals on 69 shots. The Stars have generated 2.86 goals per game over 14 playoff contests.

Skinner stopped 22 of 27 shots in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Stars in Game 1. The sixth goal was an empty-netter.

EDGE Analysis

Skinner had a 3-1 lead to protect at the start of the third period, but the Oilers' parade to the penalty box proved costly. The 26-year-old netminder gave up three power-play goals in the first six minutes of the final frame, and the Oilers never recovered. Skinner has been extreme in both directions this postseason -- at 2-4, he's earned two shutout wins while allowing four or more goals in each of his losses. He'll keep the crease until Calvin Pickard (undisclosed) is healthy, but if first-round Skinner is back, the Oilers could end up digging a deep hole. Game 2 is Friday in Dallas.

Skinner is expected to start on the road against Dallas on Wednesday for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, per Tony Brar of Oilers TV.

EDGE Analysis

The Oilers' decision isn't particularly surprising. While Skinner has been mediocre overall in the 2025 playoffs with a 2-3 record, 3.05 GAA and .884 save percentage across five appearances, he's coming off back-to-back shutouts, so it makes perfect sense to give him this assignment. However, Skinner struggled against Dallas during the 2024-25 regular season, posting a 3.99 GAA and an .841 save percentage in three outings.