Skinner is expected to start on the road against Vegas in Game 5 on Wednesday, per Tony Brar of Oilers TV.

EDGE Analysis

Skinner has struggled in the 2025 playoffs with a 3.95 GAA and an .857 save percentage across four outings. However, he's coming off a 23-save shutout, so perhaps he's turned a corner. Calvin Pickard (undisclosed) is expected to remain out Wednesday, so Olivier Rodrigue is set to serve as the understudy. Vegas ranks 10th in goals per game with 2.80 in the postseason.

Skinner posted a 23-save shutout in the 3-0 Game 4 win over the Golden Knights on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Skinner was excellent throughout the entire game and posted his first shutout -- and his first win -- of the 2025 playoffs. Skinner has started in the Oilers' last two games due to the absence of Calvin Pickard (undisclosed). Although Skinner has struggled overall in the postseason this year -- he's just 1-3 with a 3.95 GAA and an .857 save percentage even after Monday's shutout victory -- his latest performance might be enough to earn him the start for Game 5 on Wednesday, even if Pickard, who remains day-to-day, ends up being available.

Skinner will protect the home net against Vegas on Monday in Game 4, Derek Van Diest of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Skinner is coming off a 20-save effort in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 3. He has posted a record of 0-3 with a 5.36 GAA and an .817 save percentage while allowing 15 goals on 82 shots in 168:02 of playing time this postseason. Calvin Pickard (undisclosed) will miss his second straight outing and remains day-to-day.

Skinner stopped 20 of 24 shots in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Skinner looked to be cruising in the early going, but the Golden Knights erased a two-goal deficit before the first intermission. The game then appeared headed for overtime, but Skinner was caught out of position when Reilly Smith banked home a shot off Leon Draisaitl's stick for the decisive goal in the final second of the game. Skinner has lost all three of his playoff outings, giving up 15 goals on 82 shots. However, he's likely to start as long as Calvin Pickard (undisclosed) is unavailable, though Pickard was given a day-to-day designation Saturday.

Skinner will defend the home crease versus Vegas on Saturday in Game 3, Derek Van Diest of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Calvin Pickard (undisclosed) was shaken up in Game 2 on Thursday and was not on the ice for Saturday's morning skate. Skinner started the first two games in Los Angeles during the opening round and allowed 11 goals on 58 shots. Olivier Rodrigue will be Skinner's backup goalie in Saturday's contest. The Golden Knights need a victory to avoid going down 3-0 in the best-of-seven series. Vegas ranks 10th in the league with 3.00 goals per game this postseason.

Skinner stopped 23 of 28 shots in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Kings in Game 2.

EDGE Analysis

Skinner made it about halfway through the third period before he was replaced by Calvin Pickard, who allowed the sixth and final goal against. With 11 goals allowed on 58 shots over two playoff contests, Skinner simply isn't getting the job done. The Oilers have yet to name a starting goalie for Friday's Game 3, but it could go either way at this point, as they can't afford to fall into a 3-0 hole in the series with how leaky they've been at the back.

Skinner will patrol the crease on the road in Game 2 against Los Angeles on Wednesday, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.

EDGE Analysis

Skinner was shelled in Game 1 to the tune of six goals on 30 shots (.800 save percentage) in a losing effort to the Kings. Despite the tough performance, the 26-year-old netminder will get the start ahead of Calvin Pickard, who went 22-10-1 in his 36 regular-season outings. If Skinner stumbles again, his hold on the No. 1 job should probably be in doubt.

Skinner stopped 24 of 30 shots in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Kings in Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

Skinner had been fantastic against the Kings in the regular season, going 1-0-1 with a 1.95 GAA and a .932 save percentage, but that wasn't the case in this series opener. The 26-year-old netminder posted an .896 save percentage in 51 regular-season appearances, representing the lowest mark of his three full years in the league, and there's no question he'll need to bounce back in the upcoming games of the series to avoid putting all the pressure on the offense.

Skinner will start Monday's Game 1 on the road at the Kings, Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels reports.

EDGE Analysis

Skinner backstopped the Oilers on the way to the Stanley Cup Finals last season, and he is going to be the go-to goalie in this postseason run as well. Skinner missed nine of the team's final 11 games with a head injury, but started two of the final three games to try to get back up to speed. The good news for Edmonton is that the 26-year-old goaltender has been fantastic against the Kings this season, going 1-0-1 with a 1.95 GAA and a .932 save percentage.

Skinner posted an 18-save shutout in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Skinner has allowed just one goal on 36 shots over two wins since returning from a head injury. The 26-year-old was sharp, and considering Calvin Pickard struggled versus the Kings on Monday, it could be Skinner who gets the first shot at claiming the No. 1 job in goal for the Oilers in the postseason. Skinner ends the regular season at 26-18-4 with a 2.81 GAA and an .896 save percentage, as well as three shutouts, over 51 appearances. Even if Skinner starts Game 1 versus the Kings, he's unlikely to have much leeway should his performance falter early in the series.