Skinner allowed four goals on 13 shots before he was replaced by Calvin Pickard in the second period of Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Avalanche. Skinner was credited with the defeat.

EDGE Analysis

It certainly wasn't what Skinner had in mind for his final tune-up before the postseason -- the Avs scored four times in the first 10:17 of the opening period before Skinner was replaced by Pickard to start the second. The 25-year-old Skinner had won three of his previous four outings prior to Thursday, posting a .921 save percentage in that span. He'll wrap up the regular season at 36-16-5 with a .905 save percentage and 2.62 GAA. Skinner figures to be back between the pipes when the Oilers open the playoffs Monday at home versus the Kings.

Skinner will guard the road goal versus the Avalanche on Thursday, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Skinner has gone 3-1-1 with 10 goals allowed on 118 shots over five outings in April. He'll get one more tune-up versus the Avalanche in preparation for the playoffs. Skinner may have a tough time getting a win, as the Oilers' entire top line and first defense pairing is being rested for Thursday's game, while the Avalanche will have all of their key players in the lineup.

Skinner stopped 19 of 21 shots in Monday's 9-2 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

The Oilers erupted for four goals in the first period and followed it up with a five-goal second, giving Skinner one of his easiest wins of the year. The 25-year-old has won five of his last seven outings, giving up a goal of 14 goals in that span. He's at 36-15-5 with a 2.57 GAA and a .907 save percentage through 58 appearances this season. The Oilers have a road back-to-back left on the schedule with stops in Arizona on Wednesday and Colorado on Thursday, so both Skinner and Calvin Pickard should be penciled in for one more start in the regular season.

Skinner will get the starting nod at home against the Sharks on Monday, per the NHL's media site.

EDGE Analysis

Skinner stopped 24 of 26 shots in a tough-luck loss to Vancouver in his last appearance. He's 4-1-1 over his last six outings with an impressive 2.00 GAA during that span. On the year, Skinner has gone 35-15-5 with a 2.58 GAA and a .907 save percentage through 57 games.

Skinner stopped 24 of 26 shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Canucks. The third goal was an empty-netter.

EDGE Analysis

Skinner didn't get much help from his teammates in this contest, leading to his first regulation loss in six starts. He's been alternating games with Calvin Pickard since the end of March, and that seems likely to continue with the Oilers nearly locked into the No. 2 seed in the Pacific Division. Skinner is now 35-15-5 with a 2.58 GAA and a .907 save percentage over 57 outings. The Oilers' last home game of the regular season is Monday versus the Sharks before a road back-to-back with stops Wednesday in Arizona and Thursday in Colorado.

Skinner will protect the home net against Vancouver on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Skinner stopped 17 of 18 shots en route to a 5-1 victory over the Golden Knights on Wednesday during his last outing. He's 35-14-5 with a 2.59 GAA and a .907 save percentage across 56 appearances in 2023-24. The Canucks rank sixth offensively with 3.42 goals per game this season.

Skinner stopped 18 of 19 shots in Wednesday's 5-1 victory over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

It wasn't Skinner's busiest night, but he was sharp when called upon, blanking Vegas through the first two periods before allowing a lone shorthanded tally to Keegan Kolesar in the third. The 25-year-old netminder has won four of his last five starts, improving to 35-14-5 with a .907 save percentage and 2.59 GAA on the season. The Oilers are back in action at home Friday against the Coyotes.

Skinner is slated to start at home versus Vegas on Wednesday, per Oilers play-by-by announcer Jack Michaels.

EDGE Analysis

Skinner has a 34-14-5 record, 2.62 GAA and .906 save percentage in 55 outings in 2023-24. He saved 22 of 24 shots en route to a 6-2 win over Colorado in his last start Friday. Skinner has had mixed results against the Golden Knights this season, posting a 1-1-0 record while saving 46 of 52 shots (.885 save percentage) across two starts.

Skinner stopped 21 of 23 shots in Friday's 6-2 win over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

In a battle of two Western Conference scoring juggernauts, Skinner was able to find a bit more success than Alexandar Georgiev. This wasn't a gem from Skinner by any means, but he settled in after allowing a pair of first-period tallies. The 25-year-old netminder has won four of his last six games, allowing 17 goals over that span. He's now at 34-14-5 with a 2.54 GAA and a .906 save percentage through 55 appearances. The Oilers are back in action at Calgary on Saturday, a game that will likely see Calvin Pickard between the pipes.

Skinner is slated to tend the twine at home versus the Avalanche on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Skinner has suffered just one regulation loss in his last 13 appearances, posting an 8-1-3 record to go with a 2.34 GAA and .922 save percentage over that stretch. With a back-to-back up next on the schedule, Calvin Pickard will likely get the nod versus the Flames on the road Saturday. Still, Skinner should see the majority of the workload down the stretch and into the postseason.