Stuart Skinner
G PIT
Sat 12/18/21 3:07 PM

Skinner will start Saturday in Seattle.
EDGE Analysis
Skinner has lost three of his last four games but sits with decent numbers on the year (.922 save percentage, 2.67 GAA). The Kraken haven't been great recently, either, losing four of their last five while scoring nine goals during that span.

Stuart Skinner
G PIT
Fri 12/17/21 12:41 AM

Skinner stopped 36 of 38 shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
EDGE Analysis
Skinner played well, though the Oilers let off the gas in the third period. He snapped his personal three-game losing streak as well as the team's six-game skid with the win. Skinner is now 3-5-0 with a 2.66 GAA and a .922 save percentage. Next on the schedule is Saturday's road game versus the Kraken.

Stuart Skinner
G PIT
Thu 12/16/21 2:14 PM

Skinner will patrol the crease during Thursday's home game versus the Blue Jackets.
EDGE Analysis
Skinner hasn't been great in the month of December, going 0-2-0 while posting a sub-par 3.63 GAA and .891 save percentage. The 23-year-old backstop will try to snap his three-game losing streak in a home matchup with a Columbus club that's 5-9-0 on the road this year.

Stuart Skinner
G PIT
Fri 12/10/21 12:12 AM

Skinner allowed three goals on 30 shots in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Bruins.
EDGE Analysis
Skinner gave up a shorthanded goal to Brad Marchand and a power-play tally to Jake DeBrusk before Leon Draisaitl erased the Oilers' deficit. The 23-year-old Skinner couldn't make it stick late in the third period, as Matt Grzelcyk won it for the Bruins. This was Skinner's second straight loss, dropping him to 2-5-0 in eight appearances this year. He's added a 2.76 GAA and a .918 save percentage. Mikko Koskinen will likely be tasked with taking on the Hurricanes on Saturday, with the Oilers entering that contest on a four-game losing streak.

Stuart Skinner
G PIT
Thu 12/9/21 1:28 PM

Skinner will guard the home cage during Thursday's matchup with the Bruins.
EDGE Analysis
Skinner was a little shaky in his last start Friday against the Kraken, surrendering four goals on 34 shots en route to a 4-3 defeat. He'll try to snap his two-game losing streak in a home matchup with a Boston team that's averaging 2.80 goals per game on the road this year, 16th in the NHL.

Stuart Skinner
G PIT
Sat 12/4/21 1:45 AM

Skinner gave up four goals on 34 shots in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Kraken.
EDGE Analysis
The Oilers never held a lead in the contest, and they weren't able to force a comeback despite a late push. Skinner has played better than he did Friday, although he's now given up four goals in each of his last two starts. The 23-year-old has a 2-4-0 record with a 2.70 GAA and a .921 save percentage in seven games. Mikko Koskinen seems likely to start Sunday's home game versus the Kings.

Stuart Skinner
G PIT
Fri 12/3/21 4:07 PM

Skinner will patrol the blue paint on the road against Seattle on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Skinner has played in just six games this season in which he is 2-3-0 with a 2.44 GAA. With Mikko Koskinen riding a three-game winning streak, Skinner will be hard-pressed to steal too many starts away down the stretch and will likely be sent back to the minors once Mike Smith (leg) is cleared to return.

Stuart Skinner
G PIT
Wed 11/24/21 1:52 AM

Skinner stopped 29 of 33 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Stars.
EDGE Analysis
Two of the four goals against Skinner came on deflections, so it's tough to fault him for the result when the Oilers' offense was stifled. The 23-year-old dropped to 2-3-0 with a 2.44 GAA and a .928 save percentage in six appearances this season. He'll likely serve as Mikko Koskinen's backup Wednesday against the Coyotes.

Stuart Skinner
G PIT
Tue 11/23/21 1:02 PM

Skinner will be between the pipes Tuesday against the Stars.
EDGE Analysis
Skinner was sensational in a pair of back-to-back victories, turning aside 75 of 78 shots against Chicago (Saturday) and Winnipeg (Thursday). He'll face a Dallas squad that's averaged 3.50 goals for in the month of November

Stuart Skinner
G PIT
Sun 11/21/21 12:49 AM

Skinner stopped 28 of 30 shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.
EDGE Analysis
The Oilers scored the first four goals of the game, so Skinner just had to be decent the rest of the way. The two goals he allowed came on a double deflection and a 2-on-0 rush, both finished off by Alex DeBrincat. Skinner has given up just nine goals on 146 shots for a .938 save percentage in five appearances. The 23-year-old looks set to push Mikko Koskinen for more playing time while Mike Smith (leg) remains on injured reserve.