Oilers' Stuart Skinner: Allows three goals Thursday
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Skinner stopped 19 of 22 shots in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Devils.
Skinner didn't look good in this game against a Devils team that was shorthanded due to the absence of key elements such as Dougie Hamilton (lower body) and Jack Hughes (shoulder). Still, the struggles are becoming a worrisome trend for the 26-year-old Skinner. He's gone 2-5-0 with a 3.77 GAA and an .868 save percentage over his last nine outings, but perhaps the most troubling aspect of that stretch is he's posted a save percentage of .900 or higher on just one occasion.
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Oilers' Stuart Skinner: In goal against Dallas
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Skinner will draw the home start versus the Stars on Saturday, per Tony Brar of Oilers TV.
Skinner made 25 saves on 27 shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over Montreal, his first victory since Feb. 4. Through 42 appearances this season, the 26-year-old netminder is sporting a 21-15-4 record, .898 save percentage and 2.84 GAA. He'll have a tough test Saturday against a Dallas club that sits fourth in the NHL with 3.40 goals per game and acquired Mikko Rantanen in a blockbuster trade from the Hurricanes on Friday.
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Oilers' Stuart Skinner: Secures overtime win
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Skinner stopped 25 of 27 shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Canadiens.
The Oilers let a couple of one-goal leads get answered in regulation, but Evan Bouchard clutched up at 4:53 of overtime to get the win. Skinner had gone five outings without a victory, losing three times in that span. For the season, the 26-year-old netminder is 21-15-4 with a 2.84 GAA and an .898 save percentage across 42 appearances. As long as the Oilers don't acquire a goalie before Friday's trade deadline, Skinner will remain the No. 1, though his play makes him a middling option in most fantasy formats.
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Oilers' Stuart Skinner: Expected starter for Thursday
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Skinner is slated to start at home against Montreal on Thursday, per Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton on Wednesday.
Skinner is still searching for his first win since Feb. 4. He's 0-3-0 with a 4.55 GAA and an .863 save percentage over his past five outings. Montreal will enter Thursday's clash riding a five-game winning streak, so the Canadiens won't be the easiest of adversaries for Skinner.
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Oilers' Stuart Skinner: Unimpressive in relief duty
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Skinner gave up two goals on 16 shots in relief of Calvin Pickard in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Ducks.
Skinner didn't have to wear the loss, but he didn't do anything to help the Oilers attempt a comeback. The 26-year-old has gone five appearances without a win, allowing a total of 18 goals on 131 shots in that span. Skinner remains at 20-15-4 on the year with a 2.87 GAA and an .897 save percentage across 41 games played. He'll likely start Thursday versus the Canadiens, but if the Oilers make a trade for a goalie, Skinner will be on notice that his No. 1 job is at risk.
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Oilers' Stuart Skinner: Another tough night
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Skinner turned aside 32 shots in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Panthers.
The two teams traded goals through the first two periods, but Skinner allowed two goals in less than three minutes midway through the third to decide things. The 26-year-old netminder has flopped badly since play resumed following the 4 Nations Face-Off, losing all three of his starts and coughing up 13 goals on 103 shots. Skinner remains stuck on 20 wins, and the slump has sent his save percentage on the season tumbling down to .898.
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Oilers' Stuart Skinner: Tending twine Thursday
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Skinner will be between the road pipes against Florida on Thursday, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.
Skinner has struggled over his last three starts, going 0-2-0 with a 5.21 GAA and .848 save percentage during that time. He could have trouble righting the ship Thursday, as the Panthers rank sixth in the NHL with 3.27 goals per game.
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Oilers' Stuart Skinner: Scuffles continue
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Skinner made 33 saves in a 4-1 loss to the Lightning on Tuesday.
Skinner has scuffled since the mid-point of January, going 2-5-1 in nine starts and registering an .886 save percentage in that span. His .898 save percentage overall is 35th among goalies with at least 15 starts this season, and his 2.84 GAA is 34th. Skinner remains the Oilers starter, and he has delivered 20 wins this season (20-14-4). His game doesn't instill confidence, but Skinner has a chance to be OK enough to get the Oilers through a few playoff rounds as long as his team can put up goals.
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Oilers' Stuart Skinner: Chased after one period
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Skinner gave up three goals on 12 shots in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Avalanche.
The Oilers were down 3-2 after one period, and head coach Kris Knoblauch decided to replace Skinner with Calvin Pickard for the remainder of the game. The Oilers were able to get Skinner off the hook but didn't pull at any point and ended up with a close loss. The 26-year-old remains at 20-12-4 with a 2.74 GAA and a .900 save percentage over 37 appearances this season. When the season resumes, the Oilers will embark on a road trip that begins with a back-to-back -- they visit the Flyers on Feb. 22 and the Capitals on Feb. 23, so Skinner and Pickard are likely to split the first two games after the break.
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Oilers' Stuart Skinner: Between pipes Friday
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Skinner will defend the home net versus Colorado on Friday, per Tony Brar of Oilers TV.
Skinner is coming off a 20-save performance Tuesday in a 3-2 overtime win versus St. Louis. Skinner is 20-12-4 with two shutouts, a 2.68 GAA and a .902 save percentage in 36 starts this season. The Avalanche will be a tired team after defeating the Flames 4-2 on Thursday in Calgary. Colorado is generating 3.21 goals per game, ninth in the NHL this season.
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Oilers' Stuart Skinner: Receiving starting nod
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Skinner is set to start on the road versus the Blues on Tuesday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
Skinner has lost four of his last five outings (1-3-1), giving up a total of 14 goals in that span. The Blues are also in a run of futility, having scored just six goals over their last five games while going 1-4-0 in that span. Something will have to give, and Skinner looks to be a good fantasy option in this matchup.
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Oilers' Stuart Skinner: Settles after giving up three early
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Skinner made 24 saves Saturday in a 4-3 loss to Toronto.
The Maple Leafs came in waves in the first period and stacked up a 3-0 lead. Skinner put his queasy start to the season behind him, and he's looked solid until a recent rough patch. He's 1-3-1 in his last five starts, allowing 14 goals on 145 shots. Skinner will be fine, and Edmonton will give him lots of goals to work with.
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Oilers' Stuart Skinner: Makes 32 saves in shootout loss
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Skinner stopped 32 of 34 shots in Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Red Wings.
Skinner posted another solid performance, as he was coming off a 39-save effort in the 3-2 win over the Sabres on Jan. 25, but the overall record isn't encouraging. Over his last five games, Skinner has gone 2-2-1 with a 2.60 GAA and a .908 save percentage, including the 3-2 loss to the Capitals in which he posted a .786 save percentage.
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Oilers' Stuart Skinner: Back with team
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Skinner (personal) returned to practice Tuesday.
Skinner was back on the ice with his teammates following the birth of his child. After sitting out versus Seattle on Monday, the 26-year-old netminder should reclaim his crease for Thursday's home clash with the Red Wings. In his last five outings, the Edmonton native is 3-2-0 with a 2.23 GAA and a .920 save percentage.
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Oilers' Stuart Skinner: Strong play continues
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Skinner made 39 saves in a 3-2 win over the Sabres on Saturday.
Skinner had an easy first period with just five shots, but Alex Tuch ripped one off his glove late in that frame to put Buffalo up. The Sabres turned up the heat in the second and third frames, but Jiri Kulich was the only guy to beat Skinner, and it took a man advantage to solve him. Skinner is 6-3-0 in his last nine starts, allowing 19 goals and posting a .922 save percentage. Even with this strong run, Skinner's save percentage this season remains low at .902, which could make him an intriguing buy-low candidate despite his improved play.
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Oilers' Stuart Skinner: Starting against Buffalo
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Skinner will protect the home net against the Sabres on Saturday, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
Skinner has lost his last two outings, allowing six goals on 41 shots. He has posted a record of 18-11-3 with two shutouts, a 2.71 GAA and an .899 save percentage through 32 appearances this season. Buffalo is tied for 13th in the league with 3.02 goals per game in 2024-25.
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Oilers' Stuart Skinner: Tending twine Saturday
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Skinner will defend the road crease against Vancouver on Saturday, according to Tony Brar of Oilers TV.
Skinner is 5-1-0 in his last six starts, giving up 11 goals on 163 shots (.933 save percentage). He allowed five in his lone loss during that stretch. Skinner is 18-9-3 with two shutouts, a 2.69 GAA and a .902 save percentage in 30 games this season. The Canucks sit 22nd in the league with 2.84 goals per game in 2024-25.
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Oilers' Stuart Skinner: Steadies after ugly first period
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Skinner stopped 22 of 25 shots in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Avalanche.
Skinner gave up three goals in the first 11:48 of the game, but he was perfect after that as the Oilers rallied for a comeback win. This was Skinner's fifth win in his last six outings and just the second time in that span he's given up at least three goals. The 26-year-old has an 18-9-3 record with a 2.69 GAA and a .902 save percentage through 30 starts this season. The Oilers have alternated goalies over their last five games, though it's possible a back-to-back forced their hand. Skinner had been starting roughly two of every three games in December, so he appears to remain ahead of Calvin Pickard for now. The Oilers visit the Canucks on Saturday.
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Oilers' Stuart Skinner: Starting Monday
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Skinner will patrol the home crease versus the Kings on Monday, per Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton.
Skinner is coming off a 21-save effort in a 5-3 loss to Pittsburgh on Thursday. He has a 16-9-3 record with one shutout, a 2.77 GAA and an .898 save percentage through 28 appearances this season. The Kings sit 13th in the league with 3.03 goals per game in 2024-25.
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Oilers' Stuart Skinner: Starting in Boston
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Skinner will guard the road crease Tuesday versus the Bruins, according to Mark Spector of Sportsnet.
Skinner has been sharp of late, going 4-0-1 in his last five outings while allowing two goals or less in each win. Boston ranks 27th in the NHL with 2.64 goals per game, but they're 12-6-3 on home ice in 2024-25. Skinner has a 3-2-1 record, 2.81 GAA and .902 save percentage against the Bruins in his career.
