Stuart Skinner G PIT Wed 4/24/24 1:04 PM
Stuart Skinner
G PIT
Skinner is set to start at home against the Kings for Game 2 on Wednesday, per Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton.
EDGE Analysis
Skinner allowed four goals on 37 shots versus LA in Game 1 on Monday, but he got plenty of goal support en route to a 7-4 victory. He's typically done better against the Kings, posting a 4-1-0 record, 2.39 GAA and a .926 save percentage over five contests this year, including four regular-season outings. The Kings also left something to be desired offensively during the regular season, finishing the campaign in a tie for 16th offensively with 3.10 goals per contest.
Stuart Skinner G PIT Tue 4/23/24 2:10 AM
Stuart Skinner
G PIT
Skinner stopped 33 of 37 shots in Monday's 7-4 win over the Kings in Game 1.
EDGE Analysis
The Oilers jumped out to a 4-0 lead before the Kings got on the board, so Skinner's ability to protect the lead was never in question. The 25-year-old went 36-16-5 with a 2.62 GAA and a .905 save percentage over 59 contests as a full-time starter in 2023-24. Skinner will benefit from the offense in front of him, though the Oilers' defensive issues could spell trouble for the netminder down the line. Game 2 is Wednesday in Edmonton.
Stuart Skinner G PIT Mon 4/22/24 3:14 PM
Stuart Skinner
G PIT
Skinner is expected to protect the home net in Game 1 versus the Kings on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Skinner went 36-16-5 with two shutouts, a 2.62 GAA and a .905 save percentage in 59 appearances during the 2023-24 campaign. He stopped 117 of 125 shots en route to a 3-1-0 mark against LA during the regular season. The Kings tied for 16th in the league in 2023-24 with 3.10 goals per contest.
Stuart Skinner G PIT Fri 4/19/24 10:03 AM
Stuart Skinner
G PIT
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.
Stuart Skinner G PIT Thu 4/18/24 9:25 PM
Stuart Skinner
G PIT
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.
Stuart Skinner G PIT Tue 4/16/24 12:59 AM
Stuart Skinner
G PIT
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.
Stuart Skinner G PIT Mon 4/15/24 9:25 PM
Stuart Skinner
G PIT
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.
Stuart Skinner G PIT Sun 4/14/24 1:20 AM
Stuart Skinner
G PIT
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.
Stuart Skinner G PIT Sat 4/13/24 2:05 PM
Stuart Skinner
G PIT
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.
Stuart Skinner G PIT Wed 4/10/24 11:21 PM
Stuart Skinner
G PIT
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.