Skinner, despite previous reports, will not be the starter against the Islanders on Thursday, Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Skinner has been getting the bulk of the workload of late, appearing in 12 of the Oilers' previous 15 contests. In those outings, the netminder is 6-5-1 with a 2.85 GAA and .914 save percentage. While Skinner should probably still be considered the No. 1 option between the pipes, Jack Campbell will almost certainly get more than just the odd back-to-back start, including Thursday's clash with New York.

Skinner is expected to be between the pipes at home versus the Islanders on Thursday, per Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com.

EDGE Analysis

Skinner is looking to bounce back from a four-goal defeat to the Kraken on Tuesday, posting his highest GAA of the season (6.86). At this point, it's clear that Skinner ahs supplanted Jack Campbell as the preferred option in goal, though a couple more bad outings like the one he had Tuesday could open the door for Campbell to see more work.

Skinner allowed four goals on 20 shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Skinner did well in Friday's game in Seattle, but the Kraken got to him in the second period of Tuesday's contest. The four goals came in a span of 11:04 during the middle frame before Jack Campbell was called upon in relief. Skinner still ended up with the loss, dropping to 12-10-1 with a 2.88 GAA and a .914 save percentage through 24 contests. The Oilers' next game is Thursday versus the Islanders.

Skinner will guard the home goal during Tuesday's game versus the Kraken, NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Skinner was rock solid in his last start Friday versus the same Seattle team, turning aside 36 of 38 shots en route to a 7-2 win. He'll try to secure a second straight win over the Kraken on Tuesday.

Skinner stopped 36 of 38 shots in Friday's 7-2 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Skinner didn't have to do much to earn his third win in his last four starts. The Oilers took a 4-0 lead into the first intermission, and he was able to cruise from there. In that four-game span, Skinner has allowed 10 goals. He improved to 12-9-1 with a 2.78 GAA and a .917 save percentage through 23 outings overall. The busy workload in the first half of a back-to-back likely means Jack Campbell will get the nod at home Saturday versus the Jets.

Skinner is expected to start on the road against Seattle on Friday, per Jack Michaels of the Oilers Radio Network.

EDGE Analysis

Skinner has an 11-9-1 record, 2.81 GAA and .916 save percentage in 22 games this season. He saved 46 of 47 shots in Tuesday's 2-1 win against Calgary. Seattle has the sixth-best offense with 3.48 goals per game in 2022-23.

Skinner made 46 saves during a 2-1 victory over the host Flames on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

In the Battle of Alberta finale, Skinner backed the Oilers to a 2-1 season-series victory. The 24-year-old netminder set a tone by denying the Flames from scoring in the opening five minutes of the initial frame for the first time in four outings. Skinner (11-9-1) likely expected to endure a busy night, facing a Flames squad that entered Tuesday fifth in the NHL in shots per game (34.4), finishing one save shy of his career high.

Skinner will patrol the road goal Tuesday against Calgary, Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels reports.

EDGE Analysis

Skinner surrendered four goals on 29 shots in a 5-2 loss to Vancouver on Friday. He has a 10-9-1 record this season with a 2.90 GAA and a .911 save percentage in 21 appearances. Skinner has stopped 71 of 73 shots in two contests versus the Flames this year, including a 3-2 win for the Oilers on Oct. 29.

Skinner kicked out 25 of 29 shots in a 5-2 loss to Vancouver on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Edmonton provided Skinner with a 2-0 lead going into the first intermission, but he surrendered two goals in each of the second and third frames. Vancouver's final marker was scored on an empty net. Skinner has a 10-9-1 record, 2.90 GAA and .911 save percentage in 21 games this season. The 24-year-old has allowed at least three goals in each of his last four contests.

Skinner will defend the home cage against Vancouver on Friday, Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Skinner defeated the Stars on Wednesday, stopping 24 shots in a 6-3 victory. He is 10-8-1 with a 2.84 GAA and a .913 save percentage. Skinner will take on the Canucks, who are averaging 3.41 goals per game this season.